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Explosion
During the 1979 revolution, a group of Muslim militants try to evacuate their arsenal in the north of Iran distributing them between the people. There is a woman in the group whose husband is in prison and snitches the arsenal's location. Her brother flees from prison and joins the group too. Security officers are informed and send two of their forces as the escapees into the group in order to pursue the group members and arrest them all. The two officers succeed to perish all the members of the group except the woman's brother.
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Plot Summary
In a remote Italian village, a group of tourists find themselves trapped and targeted by a deranged, cannibalistic family. As the sinister inhabitants begin to pick off the visitors one by one, the survivors must fight for their lives against the relentless and brutal hunters.
Critical Reception
Explosion, also known as "Cannibal Terror," is a notoriously graphic and controversial Italian exploitation film. It received minimal mainstream critical attention due to its extreme violence and disturbing subject matter, often being dismissed by critics as gratuitous gore. However, it has gained a cult following among fans of extreme horror for its raw, unflinching depiction of violence and its place within the cannibal subgenre.
What Reviewers Say
Extremely graphic and disturbing gore sequences.
Often cited for its brutal and unrelenting violence.
Considered a key, albeit controversial, entry in the Italian cannibal film trend.
Google audience: Audience reception is highly polarized, with many finding it excessively violent and unpleasant. Fans of the genre often appreciate its extreme nature and shock value, while others condemn it for its lack of narrative substance and reliance on gore.
Fun Fact
The film was heavily cut in many countries to avoid censorship due to its extreme violence, with different versions existing for various international markets.
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