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Gummo is a 1997 experimental film directed and written by Harmony Korine. The film takes place in the small town of Xenia, Ohio, that was struck by a tornado years prior to the story, focusing on the adolescents and teens who live there and their anti-social behavior in a town that never fully recovered from the effects of the natural disaster that fell on the town. The film's cult status has garnered a significant following online.

History

Gummo made its premiere at the 24th Telluride Film Festival on August 29th, 1997. The film was picked up for distribution by Fine Line Productions and received a limited release in theaters in the United States.

Reception

On a budget of $1.3 million, Gummo grossed $116,799 at the box office. The film holds a 36% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 55 reviews.^[1] On the same site, the film holds a 73% audience rating based on over 22,000 votes. The film holds an aggregated score of 19/100 on Metacritic, based on 15 reviews, showcasing an overwhelmingly negative dislike towards the film by critics.^[2] Rotten Tomatoes consensus states that "Gummo's bold provocations may impress more iconoclastically inclined viewers, but others will find it hard to see past writer-director Harmony Korine's overwhelmingly sour storytelling perspective."

Despite the negative reception from critics, filmmakers were more positive towards the film. German filmmaker Werner Herzog praised the film, showcased in a conversation with Gummo's director, Harmony Korine.^[3] The film has also been showcased on the film website They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? on their list of 1000 Greatest Films.^[4]

Fandom

Over the years since its release, Gummo has garnered a reputation as a cult film and has developed a following online. Fanart and retrospective reviews have popped up online.

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