Film

Street Trash (1987)

Name: Street Trash
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Released: 1987

2 critics 6 lists ★ 6.1 TMDb 100 min ComedyHorror

A group of hobos begin melting into multicolored piles of goo after drinking sixty-year-old liquor. At the same time, the psychotic Vietnam War vet who rules the hobo camp snaps and begins killing at random. Two brothers set out to stop the liquor and the killer.

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The Generation GapWhat our critics say

The Lore ArchitectMillennial

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if cheap, expired liquor made homeless people melt into multi-colored goo, then the 1987 Troma classic *Street Trash* is your answer. This is pure, unadulterated cult cinema: disgusting, hilarious, and utterly unique. It’s a glorious celebration of practical effects, irreverent humor, and explicit body horror, delivered with a punk rock attitude. It’s trashy, sure, but undeniably entertaining and surprisingly well-crafted for its genre.

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The Vibe DetectorGen Z

*Street Trash* is pure, unadulterated 80s cult trash cinema from '87, and I mean that in the best way possible. It's about cheap, expired booze turning people into colorful, melting puddles of goo. The practical effects are gloriously grotesque, and the humor is dark, offensive, and totally juvenile. It's a bizarre, low-budget romp that leans into its absurdity with gusto. If you're into extreme schlock with a side of social commentary, this one's a wild ride.

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