Slave of the Cannibal God
Slave of the Cannibal God

Slave of the Cannibal God

1978Movie102 minItalian

A woman and her brother fly to New Guinea to look for a lost expedition, led by her husband, which has vanished in the great jungle.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Sergio MartinoGenres: Horror, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

An anthropologist, Professor Edward Foster, disappears while on an expedition in the jungles of Borneo. His wife, Jacqueline, accompanied by Foster's rival, Ron Neal, and a local guide, embark on a perilous journey to find him. Their search leads them into the territory of a savage tribe known for their cannibalistic rituals and a mysterious, deadly jungle disease.

Critical Reception

Slave of the Cannibal God, also known as Erotic Nights of the Living Dead, is a notorious entry in the Italian cannibal film genre. It is generally regarded as a sleazy and exploitative film, notable for its graphic violence and gratuitous nudity, but often criticized for its weak plot and acting. While it has a cult following among fans of extreme horror, it is rarely praised for its cinematic merit.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric jungle setting and intense gore.
  • Criticized for gratuitous nudity and a convoluted, nonsensical plot.
  • Often cited as an example of the exploitative nature of the cannibal film subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and often reflect the film's niche appeal. Those who appreciate it typically do so for its shock value and adherence to the 'cannibal movie' formula, while others find it excessively violent and lacking in substance.

Fun Fact

The film was released in some countries as 'Erotic Nights of the Living Dead', highlighting its attempt to combine horror with softcore eroticism to boost its commercial appeal.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Shown recently from a pretty pristine 16mm print, our cinema host informed us that they had contacted Ursula Andress for a quick introductory quote. Her people said she had no recollection of ever having been in the film - and now that I've...
JPV852

JPV852

Not altogether bad but pretty disgusting scenes especially during the finale. However, Ursula Andress and Stacy Keach were good along with some great scenary filming in Sri Lanka. **2.75/5**