Cannibal ferox (1981)
Release Year: 1981
Nation: Italy
Alternative Title: Los últimos canibales, Woman from Deep River, Canibal Ferox, Jaget af kannibaler, Caníbal feroz
Director: Umberto Lenzi
Writer: Umberto Lenzi
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Luciano Martino, Mino Loy
Executive Producer: Antonio Crescenzi
Companies: Dania Film, Medusa Distribuzione, National Cinematografica
Genre: Adventure, Adventure Film, Horror, Horror Film
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: anthropologist, cannibal, cocaine, drugs, jungle, murder, sole survivor, torture, tribe, video nasty
Story
Three friends set out on an expedition to prove that cannibalism does not exist. Along their journey in the Amazon jungle, they encounter two men who have enslaved a cannibal tribe in search of emeralds. The tribe, however, has escaped and is now seeking revenge against these men for their cruelty. This sets up a tense standoff between the three friends, the escaped slaves, and the vengeful cannibals.
Summary
Cannibal Ferox (1981), directed by Umberto Lenzi, is an Italian exploitation film that falls under the genres of adventure and horror. The movie explores themes of survival, revenge, and the harsh realities of the jungle environment. It's known for its graphic content and was controversially classified as a 'video nasty' due to its violent nature.
