Cannibal Holocaust

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Craig W. Not a good movie at all Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/15/25 Full Review Jacob G. It is not an exaggeration to characterize Cannibal Holocaust as an exceptionally disturbing film. However, it is undeniable that the film accurately depicts the harsh realities of living in the wilderness, effectively conveys a thought-provoking message about Western society, and has had a profound impact on the entire film industry. For instance, Cannibal Holocaust essentially pioneered the found footage genre and served as the inspiration for films such as The Blair Witch Project (1999). This film contributed to the mainstream acceptance of this filmmaking technique and established a precedent for future productions like Paranormal Activity (2007). While the film may be hard to stomach, including scenes depicting vulgar imagery ranging from real animal cruelty to intense graphic and sexual violence, it enhances its sense of realism and authenticity. Are some of these aspects overly emphasized? Yes, and depending on the context, it occasionally detracts from the film’s credibility. However, interestingly enough, these plot devices also benefit the film, contributing to the narrative and character development, particularly in the latter half where the missing documentary crew exploits the Amazonian natives for their own personal gain. In this regard, the film’s social commentary on Western values and journalistic integrity continues to be pertinent, particularly in light of the proliferation of unreliable and biased news sources that have become integral to our society in recent years. The film really makes you think “what if we are the real cannibals?”, and serves as a cautionary tale for the future, as we continue to develop as a people, further distancing ourselves from our past to the point where we have begun to lose our humanity. So, while Cannibal Holocaust is not without its faults and hasn’t exactly aged as well as it should have, it makes up for that with its compelling and grotesque portrayals of media corruption and the exploitation of primitive cultures, topics which ring true now more than ever. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review John F While it is misguided and downright offensive at times, it's undeniably powerful and lingers in the mind after watching, even if in part for the wrong reasons (i.e. decisions made behind the camera rather than what the characters in the story had made). The duality of humanity and life more broadly is well described by both the score and cinematography; however, the Amazonian tribes portrayed are not given such nuances. While films like these shouldn't be "burned" as suggested by the tv executive, they certainly should never be made again, for among other reasons the animal cruelty. A wild ride recommended for horror and exploitation film enthusiasts. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/03/25 Full Review Jhon C Il film vuole far rendere conto allo spettatore della malvagità presente nella nostra civiltà, e grazie alla estrema violenza è in grado di far percepire tutto il male che un uomo può infliggere per fama. Il film fa apparire i cannibali come popolani che si difendono dalla violenza portata dall'uomo "civilizzato". Colonna sonora leggendaria Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/01/25 Full Review Michael C Evil crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/01/25 Full Review Kalin D A brilliant film with breathtaking cinematography. The entire time I was thinking how incredibly difficult it must have been to film this in the Amazon rainforest. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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