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Otavio and Gilda are a very wealthy couple of the Brazilian elite who have the habit of eating their employees. Otavio owns a private security company and is a notable member of The Cannibal Club. When Gilda accidentally discovers a secret from Borges, a powerful congressman and the Club’s leader, her and her husband’s lives are in grave danger.
In a remote jungle, a group of friends stumbles upon a hidden, cannibalistic society. As they delve deeper into the group's rituals and customs, they find themselves trapped and facing a horrifying fate. The film explores themes of survival, cultural shock, and the primal instinct to consume.
The Cannibal Club received a polarizing reception, with many critics acknowledging its extreme gore and shock value, characteristic of director Ruggero Deodato's earlier works. However, it was also criticized for its predictable plot and lack of substantial character development, dividing audiences between those who appreciated its uncompromising horror and those who found it gratuitous.
Praised for its extreme gore and visceral horror.
Criticized for a thin plot and underdeveloped characters.
Seen as a return to form for Deodato by some, but too extreme for many.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available through aggregated Google reviews for this particular film. However, discussions online suggest a niche appeal, with fans of extreme horror often seeking out Deodato's work.
Despite its title and director's reputation, 'The Cannibal Club' is not a direct sequel to any of Ruggero Deodato's infamous cannibal films like 'Cannibal Holocaust'.
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"A South American genre film about cannibalism lands world cinema’s sharpest counter punch to wealthy global privilege in auteur Guto Parente’s seventh and arguably best feature..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squaresp...