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Cannibal Holocaust: Review
Cannibal Holocaust has been hailed as the "most controversial film ever made".
It was banned in several countries for years and years, yet this cult classic had an underground following like no other. Up until recently it has been relatively difficult to find, but thanks to the wonderful world of the interwebs, I finally got my hands on a copy.
The film is based on an anthropologist who embarks on a rescue mission to find a film crew researching the Yacumo and the Yanomamo, what are believed to be primitive cannibal tribes hidden deep in the rain forests of South Africa. The anthropologist returns with only the crew's footage.
The documentary footage of the missing crew reveals some of the most disgusting and disturbing images ever seen before on film. Complete with rape, cannibalism, murder, gratuitous sex scenes, torture and even some legitimate animal slaughter, the footage is reviewed by the producers of the documentary and even after the horrific realization of the motives behind the original film crew, the producers still show interest in airing the footage as a documentary.
I will not reveal any spoilers; if you want them before viewing you can go to IMDB.com and look it up yourself. I will, however, tell you that some of the most powerful scenes in the movie had me gagging and close to tears.
The animal slaughter scenes are real. So if you are anti-animal cruelty, I suggest skipping this one. The producers of Cannibal Holocaust filmed in parts of Colombia and did not have to abide by North American/European laws. The real animal murder scenes prompted the Italian government to question the human murder scenes, claiming that the movie may be a real snuff film, requiring the director to prove that the actors and actresses were still breathing and in good health. The actress from the impalement scene in particular.
Let me put it this way, I don't blame them, it looks real.
This movie is not for everyone. Scratch that, this movie is not for most.
If you are looking for a mindless slasher/gore flick, this is not what you want, although there is plenty of blood and guts, this is a think piece.
I am glad I was able to view it and make it through with only a few instances of almost vomiting, but the overall message of the movie was what left a really bad taste in my mouth.
It is movies like Cannibal Holocaust that make me disgusted to be a part of the human race, and yet proud that directors like Ruggero Deodato, have the ability to show us the dark side of ourselves.
Consider yourselves warned: viewer's beware.
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Permalink Reply by Komrad Venessa Wicked☭ on
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You are right Koma White Cannibal Holocaust is not a film for every horror fan. This is a film that requires an open mind and a strong stomach. Many who see this film focus on one part of it and proceed to either love or vilify it for the single piece they have chosen to focus on.
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Permalink Reply by KOMRAD RHINO☭ on
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i just watched this movie trailer. i tend to like a good controversial movie like this. where did you get it Koma??
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Permalink Reply by 10tqm1n9lwd55 on
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WOW THIS LOOKS GREAT! ON THE HUNT FOR IT NOW
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Permalink Reply by Koma White on
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You can buy it from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Cannibal-Holocaust-Robert-Kerman/dp/B001B187L... if you want the DVD or they also have the digital copies for your Mac or PC for cheaper.
Also, if you are into illegal downloading of torrents, (which I know none of us fine upstanding individuals take any place in) I know a shady person or a million that could hook you up with a direct link. LOL
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A Serbian Film and Cannibal Ferox were both excellently disgusting and depraved films as well...
Juan you and I need to discuss extreme horror sometime.. I need to build my collection ;)
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Permalink Reply by Komrad Lady Sunyak on
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Cannibal Holocaust was awesome and had cool effects..Only thing I didn't like is they killed real animals. I'll definitely have to check out "Cannibals" when it comes out. There's something about European horror in general that I love.
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Permalink Reply by Komrad Wayne on
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yea Ive heard of this one, they had to go to court to prove that the actress that is impaled was in fact not dead...never got to see this one yet...
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Permalink Reply by John Daniel on
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How violent was the film? Because I can withstand watching the whole Saw and Final Destination Series , do you think I can handle this one , cause ive heard someone got scarred for life since watching this film.
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Permalink Reply by Killa of Zombies on
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It looks really violent from all the reviews. I haven't seen it yet but it is on my list!
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if you want to check it out. go to www.graboid.com where i went to get it. i just watched it myself just now. it is NOT for the weak at heart. the acts of cannibalism are very graphic. there are scenes of rape wich i thought it could REALLY do without. i cant say as i really liked it at all. it wont give me nightmares but if you are into this kind of film. you MIGHT like it. i didnt.
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Violence in this film is through the roof.
It makes Saw and Final Destination look like Spongebob Squarepants.
Cannibal Holocaust is extreme gruesome and has really intense scenes in it that turns one's stomach.
If Saw and Final Destination were hardcore horror for you, I would suggest staying the hell away from Cannibal Holocaust. It is more on the extreme underground horror level.
The sickest minds are the ones more in touch with reality, they just don't hide in plain sight.
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