Cannibal Holocaust (1980) movie poster

Cannibal Holocaust (1980)

"They eat and they are eaten!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 72%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 44% (RT: 65%, MC: 22) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Horror

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Director
Ruggero Deodato
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
Colombia, Italy
Language
Italian
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (1,823 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
65%
Metacritic
22
Cast
Robert Kerman as Professor Harold Monroe
Francesca Ciardi as Faye Daniels
Perry Pirkanen as Jack Anders
Luca Barbareschi as Mark Tomaso
Salvatore Basile as Chaco Losojos
Ricardo Fuentes as Miguel Lujan
Carl Gabriel Yorke as Alan Yates
Paolo Paoloni as 1st Executive
Most people think so. 72% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,823 votes. Critics scored it lower at 44%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A New York University professor returns from a rescue mission to the Amazon rainforest with the footage shot by a lost team of documentarians who were making a film about the area's local cannibal tribes. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated horror films of 1980 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of Cannibal Holocaust, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Cannibal Holocaust is a 1980 horror film directed by Ruggero Deodato. A New York University professor returns from a rescue mission to the Amazon rainforest with the footage shot by a lost team of documentarians who were making a film about the area's local cannibal tribes. The film has been rated by 1,823 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a horror film, Cannibal Holocaust delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Cannibal Holocaust (1980) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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