Cannibal
Cannibal

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Cannibal

2013
Movie
117 min
Spanish

Carlos is a respectable man, the most prestigious tailor in Granada, Spain. His life is reduced to work and his main hobby is eating; but not just anything.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Manuel Martín CuencaGenres: Thriller, Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

Carlos is a respectable and unassuming tailor in a small Spanish town. However, he harbors a dark secret: he is also a cannibal. After killing his neighbor, he disposes of the body but struggles to suppress his urges. His life takes a turn when a young Romanian woman, Nina, moves into the victim's apartment, inadvertently becoming the object of his obsession and a potential new victim.

Critical Reception

Cannibal received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unsettling atmosphere, restrained approach to its graphic subject matter, and Antonio de la Torre's chilling performance. While some found its pacing slow, many lauded its psychological depth and effective suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • A chilling and disturbing examination of a cannibalistic protagonist, presented with unnerving subtlety.

  • Antonio de la Torre delivers a powerful and unsettling performance as the quiet but terrifying killer.

  • The film effectively builds suspense through atmosphere and psychological tension rather than explicit gore.

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Fun Fact

Director Manuel Martín Cuenca reportedly stated that he wanted to explore the theme of desire and transgression in a way that was 'human' and not sensationalistic, focusing on the psychological aspects of the cannibalistic character.

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