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Cannibal Ferox

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Cannibal Ferox (1981)

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Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: A team of anthropologists discovers a tribe of cannibals being exploited by a ruthless cocaine cartel in the Colombian jungle. A schlock horror tale with a high splatter factor. Includes original... A team of anthropologists discovers a tribe of cannibals being exploited by a ruthless cocaine cartel in the Colombian jungle. A schlock horror tale with a high splatter factor. Includes original theatrical trailers, stills and publicity materials, interview with Umberto Lenzi and more! [More]

Starring: John Morghen, Lorraine De Selle, Brian Redford, Zora Kerova

Starring: John Morghen, Lorraine De Selle, Brian Redford, Zora Kerova, Walter Lloyd, Meg Fleming, Robert Kerman, John Bartha

Director: Umberto Lenzi

Director: Umberto Lenzi
Screenwriter: Umberto Lenzi
Story: Umberto Lenzi
Composer: Budy Maglione
Producer: Antonio Crescenzi

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Banned in 31 countries and championed as 'the most violent film ever made!,' Cannibal Ferox is the stuff of exploitation legend.

Full Review Source: Mike Bracken's Horror Films | comment Comment
02/14/01
Mike Bracken
Mike Bracken
Mike Bracken's Horror Films

The most shocking thing about Cannibal Ferox is that it remains a somewhat popular entry in the largely worthless Italian cannibal genre.

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10/21/05
Nick Schager
Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness

While it has its up points, it's clunky, tedious, and is a basic retread of material from Deodato's horror flick...

Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
06/16/08
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed

Rent it if you're that curious; all others can safely avoid it and still lead a perfectly happy life.

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11/20/06
Scott Weinberg
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This Italian gore show is as graphic as they come.

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03/10/03
Marjorie Baumgarten
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
 
 
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