Movie Reviews for Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

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Movie Reviews of Cannibal Holocaust

Movie Review: A wild ride!
Summary: 5 Stars

When i 1st found this movie, it was many years ago and it was out of print and difficult to find. me and a friend found a bootlegged copy on VHS and paid $40 for it. We watched it and were not disappointed. But we were astounded as to how well the movie was made. This is not a "horror" film. Sure, it is gory and repulsive and shocking, but that is where the traditional horror element ends. The social commentary still holds true today and packs a punch. The "civilized" journalists are far more cruel and sadistic than the cannibals, and as a result they deserve everything that came to them. The commentary on news media's credability as well as the savage nature of man are all explored here. Would i watch this movie over and over again? Not at this age, but when I was 16 I may have watched it over and over for the sheer shock value. This is an important movie which should be watched for more than it's gore content.... and then you can watch it again just for the gore if you're a sicko.

Movie Review: King of the Exploitation Era
Summary: 4 Stars

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.

Movie Review: So amazing
Summary: 5 Stars

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.

Movie Review: Challenge yourself! Watch this while eating dinner!
Summary: 3 Stars

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.