Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals
Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals

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Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals

1977
Movie
93 min
Italian

Intrepid photographer Emanuelle is taken deep into the Amazonian jungle to search for a cannibalistic tribe long believed to be extinct.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Joe D'AmatoGenres: Horror, Erotic

Plot Summary

A photojournalist, Emanuelle, travels to the Amazon jungle investigating a missing American ambassador. Her investigation leads her to a tribe of indigenous people who engage in cannibalistic rituals. She becomes entangled with the tribe and their practices, facing both sexual encounters and graphic violence as she tries to uncover the truth.

Critical Reception

Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals is known for its exploitation elements, blending graphic violence with erotic themes, typical of the "cannibal film" subgenre popular in the 1970s. While it has a cult following among fans of the genre, it received little mainstream critical acclaim, often being criticized for its gratuitous content and perceived exploitation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by genre enthusiasts for its notorious "cannibal" elements and erotic content.

  • Criticized for its exploitative nature and reliance on shock value.

  • Often seen as a prime example of Italian giallo and exploitation cinema of the era.

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Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of "Emanuelle" films, though this entry significantly deviates from the more erotic-focused earlier installments by delving into the cannibal subgenre.

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