Cannibal Orgy
Cannibal Orgy

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Cannibal Orgy

1985
Movie
60 min
English

Heavy metal band Insane Albino and their Manson-like leader go on an LSD-soaked cannibal rampage in Chicago.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Eduardo de GregorioGenres: Horror

Plot Summary

A group of tourists on a jungle expedition becomes the target of a primitive cannibal tribe. As they are hunted and captured, they face a horrifying fate of being ritually consumed. The film delves into themes of survival and the brutal clash between civilization and savagery.

Critical Reception

This film is known within niche horror circles, often categorized as a cannibal exploitation film. Critical reception is generally very low due to its gratuitous violence and low production values. It is often seen as a product of its time, catering to a specific audience seeking extreme content.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its raw, unbridled gore and shock value.

  • Heavily criticized for its exploitative nature and lack of narrative substance.

  • Considered a prime example of extreme 80s Italian-inspired exploitation cinema.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely negative, with many viewers finding the film excessively violent and lacking in plot or character development. Those who appreciate it tend to do so for its sheer brutality and cult status within the exploitation genre.

Fun Fact

Despite its title and genre, the film is not as graphic as many other entries in the 'cannibal film' subgenre, focusing more on suspense and psychological dread for parts of its runtime, though still containing significant gore.

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