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Anthropophagus II
A group of female students and their lecturer, Nora, camp inside a bomb bunker to do research on the theses they are writing. After being escorted by a sinister-looking janitor, the girls prepare to spend twenty-four hours locked in the bunker. In the middle of the night, two of them disappear without a trace. Nora coordinates the search, but soon the survivors find themselves trapped in a maelstrom of violence at the hands of an anthropophagous.
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Plot Summary
In this spiritual successor to the original 'Anthropophagus', a group of students finds themselves targeted by a monstrous killer during a film shoot in a remote location. The film revisits the themes of cannibalism and brutal violence that made its predecessor infamous. As the body count rises, the remaining survivors must fight for their lives against an unstoppable force.
Critical Reception
Anthropophagus II has received generally negative reviews, often criticized for its reliance on gratuitous gore and lack of originality. While some acknowledge its attempt to recapture the giallo and slasher spirit of the late 70s and early 80s, most critics found the plot predictable and the execution uninspired. The film struggled to find a significant audience, with its reception primarily limited to niche horror communities.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on gore and shock value.
Lacks originality and a compelling narrative.
A weak attempt to revive a cult classic.
Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce for this film, but available feedback suggests a low appreciation for its extreme violence and underdeveloped plot. Audiences generally found it to be a disappointing entry in the horror genre.
Fun Fact
Despite being a sequel in title, 'Anthropophagus II' is a standalone film that pays homage to the original 'Anthropophagus' and the slasher genre, rather than continuing its direct narrative.
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