In Larry Cohen’s 1985 cult classic The Stuff, television won’t just sell you things you don’t need that cost too much and make you lazy and stupid. No, the stuff being sold on television here will kill you, eat your brain, take over your town, and replace humanity. It tastes great and is low-calorie, but is it ultimately worth it?
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