Cannibal Holocaust (1985)

CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST

Banned and heavily censored throughout the world, here is a film that surpasses its reputation as a shotgun blast to the senses. Cannibal Holocaust presents the 'found footage' of four documentary filmmakers who experience brutal death at the hands of a savage South American tribe of flesh-eaters. The footage is so intense so graphic and so unflinching in its realism that the director and producer of Cannibal Holocaust were arrested on its original release and the film was seized.

Widely acknowledged as the uncredited inspiration for 'THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT', Cannibal Holocaust is essential to every video store's retail and rental selection. This definitive version of Deodato's masterwork ranks with the most highly anticipated and sourght after DVD releases in the history of the medium. Not for the weak of stomach, the film's horrifying power cannot be denied.

Be forwarned: This is the one that goes ALL THE WAY!

King of the Exploitation Era

I will admit first of all that I am a "Hardcore Horror Fan." That said, I would have to say that Cannibal Holocaust is not as bad as I had been led to believe. It is shocking without a doubt. Gory is also an affirmative. However, the style of the film made me feel like this film was made for a purpose. Modern civilization has repeatedly been nasty to less civilized culture in history. Slavery would be a good example. In Cannibal Holocaust we follow this Proffessor character as he uncovers the mystery of what happened to the missing Documentory Crew. The Professor is a good character, and represents the "good" and enlightened aspect of modern society. The missing film crew ends up representing the ignorant and hateful aspect of modern society. I believe one review on the website stated that they did not know who's side to be on. I truly felt that the "cannibals" did what they had to do. I was on their side. Without giving too much away, the crew did absolutely terrible things to the cannibals. If the crew came to my house and did what they did to my family, nobody would blame me for doing the same. The point is that I believe that Deodato had a vision with this film either on purpose or by accident. I believe that this film is very well made and has an amazing amount of power. However, I also believe that it should be watched responsibly and with an open mind. I love horror, but I did not watch this film like a horror film. I looked at the violence and gore as a very real and understandable way of life in some parts of the world. I am certain that much worse occurs on this planet. June 30, 2008

So amazing

I went into this movie with the idea that this was the most notorious movie of all time. I can see why. The overall violence was amazing and didn't bother me, but what did was the animals dying. In this movie, they actually killed real animals. The turtle was the worst. Other than that, this movie was so amazing. Gut wrenching at times, but you can see where the gross movies of today got their inspiration. This movie is very hard to find, but if you guys out there can get your hands on it, it's a must own. June 4, 2008

Challenge yourself! Watch this while eating dinner!

Considering this films reputation, the scenes involving human deaths and dismemberment were standard fare of red entrails, screams, and buckets of blood...the truly sick and disturbing parts all relate to the real and unflinchingly graphic assaults against wildlife. Don't watch this movie if you're an animal lover. Period. Does have an alright story and makes for interesting viewing, though I wouldn't say the moral questions it might raise are very profound. While I was satisfied with this movie, the only reason I watched it was to see what all the fuss was about. In the end, the only part that even came close to the hype was the infamous "turtle scene". For fans of gore over story, IMHO. May 25, 2008

good fake

A very good fake.
Bad immage given to inginus people.(cheap jugement)
prejudgable behevior. April 28, 2008

Amazingly Horrific.... Horrifically Amazing

This movie is disturbing... But if people can look past the fact that it goes above and beyond what our expectations as a society consider immoral we can then learn to respect this film for the work of art it is.

im a huge horror movie fan and i thought i had seen everything until i began reading about more underground/foreign exploitation films. This one is the best by far. I thought it was very well done, so well in fact that its hard to believe everything in this film isnt 100% real.

Yes its horrifically disturbing and hard to watch but an amazing film. every horror film fan should see this movie. This movies goes so much deeper then just flat out cliche brutality. April 15, 2008

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