Eruption
Set in Ohau, Hawaii, Sandra is a wealthy heiress whom persuades insurance salesman, Peter, to sell her husband a $2 million life insurance policy, and then persuades Peter to kill him to get the money. The murder goes off without a hitch, but when a persistent investigator threatens to uncover the plot, Peter begins to suspect that Sandra may betray him and turns to her promiscuous teenage stepdaughter, Angie, to help turn the tables on her and Angie's boyfriend, Scott, whom is apparently in cahoots with Sandra.
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Plot Summary
A group of tourists on a Caribbean cruise find themselves in grave danger when their ship is attacked by pirates. The survivors wash ashore on a deserted island, only to discover that it is home to a deadly volcanic threat and a cannibalistic tribe.
Critical Reception
Eruption is a cult classic within the cannibal film subgenre, appreciated by fans for its graphic violence and suspenseful atmosphere, though often criticized for its simplistic plot and gratuitous gore.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense survival sequences and visceral horror.
- Criticized for its exploitative nature and thin narrative.
- Considered a notable entry in the Italian cannibal genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this niche film, but generally, viewers who appreciate extreme horror and Italian gore films find it to be a competently made, albeit disturbing, entry in the genre.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Umberto Lenzi, was known for his prolific output in the horror and exploitation genres, often making films with controversial and shocking content.
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