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At the end of this, I'm going to use the word "Recommend". Now take that with a grain of salt, because I can't see the world at large finding _Cannibal! The Musical_ very appealing. But I'm a fan, and recently I was surprised to find that b...
Cannibal! The Musical
1996Movie97 minEnglish
Heading through Colorado Territory in search of gold and women, Alferd Packer and his group of bemused companions find themselves lost, starving and musically inspired by the obstacles they confront along the way, including a die-hard Confederate cyclops, a trio of surly trappers, a tribe of Japanese-speaking "Indians," and ultimately, each other.
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IMDb6.2/10
Google Users80%
Director: Trey Parker•Genres: Comedy, Musical, Horror, Western
Plot Summary
In 1876 Colorado, a group of Mormon settlers led by the overzealous Shaskell attempt to find gold, but end up discovering something far more grisly. Driven by hunger and paranoia, they resort to cannibalism to survive. The film follows their increasingly absurd and violent journey, leading to a bizarre musical showdown.
Critical Reception
Cannibal! The Musical is a cult classic known for its intentionally low-budget, amateurish aesthetic and its offensive, yet darkly humorous, musical numbers. While not critically acclaimed in a traditional sense, it garnered a devoted following for its sheer audacity and its early showcase of Trey Parker and Matt Stone's unique comedic sensibilities.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique brand of offensive humor and musical numbers.
- Acknowledged for its cult status and early work of its creators.
- Noted for its intentionally cheap production values.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's outrageous and over-the-top humor as its primary appeal. Many appreciate its cult following and the unfiltered, raw comedic style of its creators. Some viewers find the humor too offensive or the production too crude, but a significant portion embraces it for its sheer audacity.
Fun Fact
The film was inspired by the true story of the 1874 Donner Party, though significantly fictionalized and dramatized for comedic effect.
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