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Cannibal! The Musical

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Cannibal! The Musical

R

Released Mar 5, 1999

1h 34m

Musical

Comedy

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A man (Juan Schwartz) convicted of cannibalism tells a reporter his story, complete with singing and dancing.

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Critics Consensus

If you're only going to watch one black comedy about a real-life explorer whose fellow travelers ended up eaten, make it Cannibal! The Musical.

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Kim Newman

Empire Magazine

It has its longeurs but there's an air of genial enthusiasm, tempered by sick humour, that is surprisingly engaging.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 8, 2018

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 3/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Anita Gates

New York Times

It's all pretty stupid, but at times, there are refreshingly ludicrous notes that even people old enough to see this movie without a guardian can appreciate.

Jan 1, 2000

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Joe Lipsett

Murder Made Fiction Podcast - Bloody Disgusting

Despite being a little too long and in need of a few more songs, Trey Parker's Cannibal! The Musical is a delightfully earnest parody of Alfred Packer and musicals that anticipates his future work on South Park. Grab a beer and enjoy

Rated: 3/5

Feb 27, 2025

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

Filled with humor, creativity, and an accomplished soundtrack of memorable tunes, the offering is something of a triumph for Parker and his team, who manage to show real talent in their debut.

Rated: B+

Feb 26, 2025

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Germain Lussier

io9.com

What's also undeniable about the film is its charm. Everyone involved is so game to try things and so earnest with their performances. There's a sincerity to it. A warmness.

Dec 7, 2020

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Jay H

The drunken commentary track is hilarious, but the movie itself runs out of steam about 40 minutes into it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/24/24

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Tom F

I’ve been curious about this project for a while, and I’m glad I finally saw it. A low-budget Troma production, an affectionate homage to Oklahoma, and a story that covers many touch points of the real Alfred Packer’s life. It works pretty well as a musical on its own, and foretells future Trey Parker projects like South Park and Book of Mormon.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/06/24

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nonya n

I generally truly enjoy Parker & Stones stuff... I'm a person that can generally sit through anything. I even managed to make it through that horrendous Anne Heche remake of Psycho for gods sake, but this movie.... I just couldn't do it.... I even gave it a second chance with alcohol and couldn't do it. Made it maybe 20 minutes in, and just had to stop. I think this is maybe the 2nd or 3rd movie in over 40 years I haven't been able to make it through. Sorry guys... This one fell flat for me.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/06/24

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David B

15 minutes was as far as I could go, bored to death.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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Penguin S

More proof that Trey Parker is a genius. He can write songs like no one's business. Great job with all the parts by those he went to school with. How is it that I've never heard of this until 2023, so many years later? Great musicals, and LOVED the cameo by the alien: a trick they continued throughout their caroon hit, Southpark. I've always loved Trey. Now I can love him even more.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/01/23

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Audience Member

Parker & Stone’s pre-‘South Park’ “student film” is unapologetically cheap & silly. What it lacks in technical prowess, it more than makes up for with its enthusiastic charm. Loaded with genuine laughs & goofy songs. #nitrosMovieChallenge

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/09/22

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Synopsis

A man (Juan Schwartz) convicted of cannibalism tells a reporter his story, complete with singing and dancing.

Director: Trey Parker
Producer: Ian Hardin, Trey Parker, Matt Stone
Screenwriter: Trey Parker, Matt Stone
Production Co: Cannibal Films Ltd., Avenging Conscience
Rating: R
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 5, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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