Melvin Wong, originally from San Francisco, California, made his mark in the world of cult cinema with his role in We're Going to Eat You (1980). In this film, he embodies a character that navigates the bizarre and surreal landscape of a cannibalistic society. Wong's transition from a medical background to acting showcases his versatility and commitment to exploring unconventional narratives. His performance adds a distinctive layer to the film's absurdity, making it a noteworthy entry in the realm of exploitation cinema.
We're Going to Eat You
A secret agent named Agent 999 is in trying to apprehend a thief named Rolex. His hunt leads him to a village where residents routinely capture visitors and eat them. Although the cannibalistic ritual has been initiated by the town chief, the villagers feel close to rebelling against him as more of their food has been given to his soldiers than the townspeople. Agent 999 is rescued from the villagers by Rolex, who has been posing at the village chief's assistant. He rescues Agent 999 as an act to help redeem his career. Soon after, Rolex is caught by the village chief and eaten. This leads to Agent 999 escaping from several different villagers along with a newfound love in his life named Eileen.
