When the Lotus Cat Food Company finds itself in financial trouble, the owners stumble upon a new, cheap source of meat—the local graveyard.

Veterinary doctor Howard Glass (Sean Kenney) and his nurse Angie Robinson (Monika Kelly) become suspicious and begin to investigate.

I bought the property right then and there.”[5] "The Corpse Grinders is the giddy centerpiece of a four year homemade-horror phase in the life of Mikels.

"[5] In its review of the film, Variety wrote that it "carries enough blood to satisfy any cravings for this type of divertissement, but it's a cheapie in every respect.

"[7] Conversely, Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine stated: "Make no mistake, there is nothing in Ted V. Mikels' infamous grindhouse cheapie The Corpse Grinders even a fraction as disturbing as the graphic art of its promotional one-sheet.