Name: Big Meat Eater
Genre: comedy, horror, music, science-fiction
Released: 1982
Rating: 6

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Abdulla joins Bob's shop and hides the mayor's body in the freezer.

Butcher Shop Establishment — Bob opens his butcher shop in Burquitlam. Location: Burquitlam, British Columbia
Abdulla Employment — Abdulla joins the shop as a new employee. Characters: Abdulla Location: Bob's Butcher Shop
Mayor Murder — Abdulla commits the murder of the mayor. Characters: Abdulla Location: Burquitlam

The shop's hidden balonium fuel is revealed to the audience.

Mayor Murder — Abdulla commits the murder of the mayor. Characters: Abdulla Location: Burquitlam
Body Concealment — The mayor's body is hidden in the shop freezer. Characters: Abdulla Location: Freezer
Radioactive Discovery — The shop is revealed to hold rare radioactive fuel. Location: Butcher Shop
Balonium Identification — The rare fuel is identified as balonium. Location: Butcher Shop
Alien Arrival — Space aliens arrive seeking the fuel. Location: Burquitlam

Space aliens arrive and reanimate the mayor to harvest the fuel.

Alien Arrival — Space aliens arrive seeking the fuel. Location: Burquitlam
Alien Motivation — Aliens desire balonium as a rare fuel source. Location: Space
Corpse Reanimation — Aliens reanimate the mayor's body. Location: Freezer
Body Command — The reanimated body is directed to harvest fuel. Location: Butcher Shop

The extraction proceeds while Bob remains oblivious, concluding the film.

Harvest Operation — The mayor's body extracts the radioactive fuel. Location: Butcher Shop
Bob Ignorance — Bob remains completely unaware of the events. Characters: Abdulla Location: Butcher Shop
Genre Classification — Film is categorized as comedy science fiction. Location: Film Industry
Cult Status Recognition — Critics praise it as an admirable cult film. Location: Film Industry
Award Nomination — Writers nominated for Best Original Screenplay. Location: Genie Awards
Sequel Planning — Filmmakers plan Teenage Mounties from Outer Space. Location: Production
Director Career — Windsor has no further film credits. Location: Film Industry
Writers Future Work — Keane and Savath direct Samuel Lount in 1986. Location: Film Industry

Story Breakdown

Protagonist Introduction — Establishes the setting and main character.
- Butcher Shop Setup — Bob opens his shop in Burquitlam.
- Abdulla Hired — Abdulla joins as a new employee.
The Hidden Crime — Details the murder and concealment.
- Mayor Murdered — Abdulla kills the local mayor.
- Freezer Concealment — The body is hidden in the shop freezer.
Secret Fuel Discovery — Reveals the radioactive material.
- Radioactive Material — The shop holds rare fuel.
- Balonium Identified — The fuel is named balonium.
Extraterrestrial Agenda — Introduces the alien threat.
- Alien Arrival — Space aliens seek the fuel.
- Fuel Motivation — Aliens need balonium for energy.
Supernatural Reanimation — The mayor's body is revived.
- Corpse Awakening — Aliens reanimate the mayor.
- Body Command — The body is directed to work.
Harvest Execution — The fuel extraction process.
- Fuel Extraction — The body harvests balonium.
- Oblivious Owner — Bob remains unaware of events.
Critical Reception — Reviews and awards for the film.
- Cult Film Status — Critics praise its bad film charm.
- Award Nominations — Writers nominated for screenplay.
Production Legacy — Behind the scenes and future plans.
- Sequel Plans — Filmmakers planned a sequel.
- Director Career — Windsor had no further credits.