Released in 2013, is an independent parody film that primarily satirizes the blockbuster franchise The Hunger Games . Directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer—the duo behind Scary Movie and Epic Movie — it follows the journey of Kantmiss Evershot (played by Maiara Walsh) in the 75th Annual Starving Games . Plot and Parody
You can currently find the film streaming on platforms like Netflix and Prime Video . The Starving Games (2013) - IMDb
The Avengers , Harry Potter , Sherlock Holmes , and The Expendables .
The "story" is a comedic exaggeration of the first Hunger Games film. Kantmiss volunteers to take her sister Petunia's place in a deadly competition held by the Capitol. Instead of glory, the winner’s prizes include an old ham, a coupon for a sub sandwich, and a partially eaten pickle.
Reviewers on Common Sense Media describe the movie as a mix of crude humor, slapstick, and over-the-top violence.
Satirical versions of Taylor Swift, Psy (of "Gangnam Style" fame), and even the Angry Birds mobile game. Production and Reception
While the main target is the world of Panem, the film is known for its "kitchen sink" approach to parody, shoehorning in references to other 2013-era pop culture icons, including:
Sign Up for Newsletter Released in 2013, is an independent parody film that primarily satirizes the blockbuster franchise The Hunger Games . Directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer—the duo behind Scary Movie and Epic Movie — it follows the journey of Kantmiss Evershot (played by Maiara Walsh) in the 75th Annual Starving Games . Plot and Parody
You can currently find the film streaming on platforms like Netflix and Prime Video . The Starving Games (2013) - IMDb
The Avengers , Harry Potter , Sherlock Holmes , and The Expendables .
The "story" is a comedic exaggeration of the first Hunger Games film. Kantmiss volunteers to take her sister Petunia's place in a deadly competition held by the Capitol. Instead of glory, the winner’s prizes include an old ham, a coupon for a sub sandwich, and a partially eaten pickle.
Reviewers on Common Sense Media describe the movie as a mix of crude humor, slapstick, and over-the-top violence.
Satirical versions of Taylor Swift, Psy (of "Gangnam Style" fame), and even the Angry Birds mobile game. Production and Reception
While the main target is the world of Panem, the film is known for its "kitchen sink" approach to parody, shoehorning in references to other 2013-era pop culture icons, including:
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