Films often mirror tumultuous political times, so it’s no wonder why there’s been a rise in ‘eat the rich’ movies. This horror/thriller subgenre sees the blissful one-percenters being unaffected by the current political turmoil. Meanwhile, the rest of the 99 percenters suffer from a capitalist society’s greedy and dark underbelly. As a result, many people currently feel helpless or feel unheard. Powerless, the people crave change but unsure how to go about it. Understandably there’s a lot of fear and rage, so it’s no wonder there’s been a social media revolt.
While pop culture continues to shadow the sign of the times, there’s yet to be a true revolt and declaring open season on tearing apart the bourgeoisie class system above them. Still, we’re enjoying watching the fictional uprising in cinemas. Until then, here’s PII’s 10 essential eat the rich movies.
Parasite
A poisonous black comedy thriller laced with manipulation, murder, and peaches.
Candyman
The ghost of a black man haunts Chicago’s housing projects and hunts elitists’ academics after his brutal murder in the 19th century.
(Also, this beloved cult film emphasizes the trite stereotype of Black people getting vilified despite their innocence.)
Ready Or Not
An incompetent family would rather kill than surrender their established wealth. Indeed, “Fucking rich people.”
Poltergeist
Wealthy real estate developers build a subdivision on an ancient Native American burial ground, enough said.
Us
American exceptionalism with a complete societal overthrow and the tethered are on the loose.
The Purge Franchise
The haves v.s. The have nots.
Mayhem
Steven Yeun and Samara Weaving fight back against corporate hotshots that shit on the little guys that work for them. Besides fighting coworkers, they’re also under quarantine for a virus.
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
A wealthy cardiovascular surgeon’s immaculate home and family are consequently turned upside down after a fatherless teenager inserts himself into their life.
Eat the Rich
“Hi. We’re starting a people’s uprising. Do you fancy joining us?.”
Land of the Dead
With zombies taking over the world, the living built a walled-in city to keep the dead out. As a result, there are now revolution plans to overthrow the city’s leadership. Also, zombies are now more advanced.
