Sweet Taste of Souls is a 2020 American fantasy horror film directed by Terry Ross and written by F. Scott Mudgett.
Plot
When four struggling band members stop at a lonely roadside café for a slice of pie, they find themselves imprisoned in the deranged café owner's bizarre art collection and must battle a sinister force with an appetite for souls.
Cast
- Honey Lauren as Ellinore
- John Salandria as Nate
- Mark Valeriano as Kyle
- Amber Gaston as Wendy
- Sarah J. Bartholomew as Lily
- Thom Michael Mulligan as Barney
- Frank Papia as Sid
- Jesse LeNoir as Tucker
- Darn Oldham as Raymond
- Scott Alin as Patrick
Production
The film was produced by Flying Dolphin Productions. Principal photography took place in Julian, California and other locations in San Diego County over twenty-six days.
Release
The film was released on November 1, 2020, and distributed by TriCoast Worldwide.
Reception
Critical reception was mixed. Paul Chapinal of Film-news.co.uk scored it 3 out of 5, stating it has "enough twists and turns to keep the attention." The Scariest Things scored it 3 out of 5, calling it "Delicious cherry pie." Horror Bound described it as "a new unique tale in horror." PopHorror praised the acting, noting that "Honey Lauren totally steals the show." Less favorable reviews included Explosion Network scoring it 4 out of 10, claiming the "core concept is unique enough to carry the weaker parts of the film," and Eye for Film scoring it 1 out of 5, stating "you'll be left feeling as if you've been watching this picture for years."
