The film combines the horror genre with a forerunner of margheritis vietnam war films. Region 2 this dvd may not be viewable outside europe. Cannibal apocalypse 1980 horror, thriller, scifi movie. Cannibal apocalypse is a horror film directed by antonio margheriti. Cannibal apocalypse directed by antonio margheriti. But its really the torture scenes that separate this movie from the rest. This amusingly schizophrenic italian genrebender is equal parts gory horror movie, fastpaced action opus, and overthetop melodrama. Watch cannibal holocaust in hd 1080p, watch cannibal holocaust in hd, watch cannibal holocaust online, cannibal holocaust full movie, watch cannibal holocaust full movie free online streaming cannibal holocaust full movie watch cannibal holocaust full movie online cannibal holocaust full movie streaming online in hd720p video quality download. One of the most infamous italian horror films of all time, cannibal apocalypse was heavily censored in many countries, but now you can finally experience this. Apocalypse domani cannibal apocalypse 1980 rotten tomatoes. Cannibal apocalypse, originally titled apocalypse domani apocalypse tomorrow, is another italian exploitation film during the height of the cannibal craze brought on by films like cannibal holocaust this time director antonio margheriti changes the usual cannibal formula by taking the action out of the jungle and placing it into the city as well as making the cannibals a more zombie like. On tonights episode of the video nasty project, we take a look at 1980s cannibal apocalypse from antonio margheriti and starring genre favorite john saxon as a vietnam veteran that comes back with a contagious virus that turn people into cannibals when bitten. Cannibal apocalypse 1980 theres no shortage of odd entries in the italian eurotrash genre, but antonio margheritis 1980 thriller cannibal apocalypse has some unique selling points. Its certainly a specious defense for the killing of animals on film.
In early 1980, says the opening card to cannibal apocalypse redux, director antonio margheriti and his crew arrived in atlanta, georgia, to film an actionhorror film, tentatively titled tough city in the shooting scripteven today, this successful but widely retitled and censored film best known as cannibal apocalypse remains a controversial subject. Soon hes avidly cramming popcorn down his gullet at a movie theater, before taking a large chunk out of a female patrons throat while shes making out with her boyfriend. Written by antonio margheriti and dardano sacchetti. The central one is john saxon, always a strong performer, and doing great work as a vietnam veteran who develops a desire to bite women. They believe it gives all the depravity going on before and after a certain sense of realism. Unrated 1h 35min adventure, horror 7 february 1980 italy an. It interviews two of the stars and the director about how the movie was handled and so forth, especially the part that quentin tarantino thinks of this as one of his favorite movies ever. The movie cannibal apocalypse 1980 happened to be written by. Played by carl gabriel yorke, francesca ciardi, perry pirkanen, and luca barbareschi, the crew had gone. One of the most infamous italian horror films of all time, cannibal apocalypse was heavily censored in many countries where it played under such titles as.
Dawson aka italian filmmaker antonio margheriti keeps the story moving fast so viewers cant. Cannibal apocalypse apocalypse domaini is a creative cannibal addition to the dpp video nasty list that manages to shock without the need for jungle tribes, national geographic nakedness or cruelty to animals. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat. Half zombie epic, half cannibal gorefest, this unusual blend of two popular italohorror subgenres results in a highoctane. The three discuss a variety of subjects including how they got involved with the film, its production in atlanta and their shock to know that the film still has a big following. Cannibal holocaust 1980 adventure, horror official trailer. The result will never be confused for high art but cannibal apocalypse offers plenty of bizarre lowbudget thrills for the eurotrash aficionados. This subgenre is a collection of graphically violent movies that usually depict cannibalism by primitive, stoneage natives deep within the asian or south american rainforests. Apocalypse domani, also known as invasion of the flesh hunters is a horror film directed by antonio margheriti. Cannibal films, alternatively known as the cannibal genre or the cannibal boom, are a subgenre of exploitation films made predominantly by italian filmmakers during the 1970s and 1980s. Upon revisiting cannibal apocalypse, i have to say that it has rapidly become one of my favorite italian horror films. But the filmmakers would like you to think theres some in there, and that, in a way, actually hinders what could have been a really powerful movie.
The one movie that instantly made antonio margheriti one of my favorite directors of italian genre movies. Apparently, john saxon has never even seen cannibal apocalypse and was aghast when he learned the story, having arrived on set and having already signed the contract. Three friends out to disprove cannibalism meet two men on the run who tortured and enslaved a cannibal tribe to find emeralds, and now the tribe is out for revenge. Another graphic cannibal romp this time with a vietnam subtext. Starring john saxon, elizabeth turner and giovanni lombardo radice.
Giovanni lambardo radice and john saxon are vietman vets that bring back contagious virus that turn people into cannibals when bitten. It stars robert kerman as harold monroe, an anthropologist from new york university who leads a rescue team into the amazon rainforest to locate a crew of filmmakers. Cannibal apocalypse aka cannibals in the streets 1980, italy. Cannibal apocalypse redux 2002 out of 4 director antonio margheriti and cast members john saxon and giovanni lombardo radice are interviewed about the 1980 cult favorite cannibal apocalypse. Cannibal apocalypse 1980 a pleasant change from all that amazonia in your average italian cannibal film, cannibal apocalypse showcases cannibals in an urban setting. The 15 best cannibal movies of all time taste of cinema. It is absolutely stupid in concept, above average in execution, and isnt totally successful because of its timidity in showing disturbing in your face gore.
Saxon a fluent italian speaker and a veteran of many italian films, jumped at the. The musical full movie 1993 hd englishsubtitle play all. What it delivers is a nice storyline about vietnam veterans inflicted with a taste for flesh and although there is not much apocalyptical about the plot, italian horror director. Apparently, italian cannibal directors love inserting real footage into the filmed scenes of violence. Political correctness is not something i usually expect to see in an italian cannibal gutmuncher flick, and theres none to be found in cannibal holocaust.
Jorge michel graus impressive debut focused on a cannibal family in mexico city. Cannibal apocalypse attempts to cash in on both the 70s italian cannibal cycle started by deodato, and the the success of the deerhunter and apocalypse now. Cannibal holocaust is a 1980 italian cannibal horror film directed by ruggero deodato and written by gianfranco clerici. Italian cannibal and zombie movies plexus, 2002 i was hoping, in eaten alive. Cannibal apocalypse indeed feels, at times, a bit like.
A cannibal movie that actually tries and succeeds to be different. Read the cannibal apocalypse plot and find out who is in the cast and crew at. The dialogue, while better than the average italian postdubbing job, is. Of course this is not the first film of its type and, hopefully, will not be the last. With the release of eli roths the green inferno, the cannibal film has gained wider attention. Now you can finally experience this thrilling collision of actionpacked combat and. In 1980, with the italian cannibal cycle in full swing, director antonio margheriti decided to cashin on the success of the vietnam war classic apocalypse now and deliver a movie titledwhat. The dialogue, while better than the average italian postdubbing job, is so. Pdf cannibals and big game true tales of cannibals biggame hunting and exploration in read online. On tonights episode of the video nasty project, we take a look at 1980s cannibal apocalypse from antonio margheriti and starring genre. The exploitation cinema of italy, spain and france. The fiends at mephistos castle sit down with the righteous duder behind the blog i like horror movies to discuss the gutmunching nastiness of one of the genres most infamous entries.
Cannibal apocalypse 1980 antonio margheriti, antonio. Released under a dozen titles, the bestknown being cannibal apocalypse. Watch cannibal ferox 1981 movie mj menace on dailymotion. Ramiro oliveros and elizabeth turner in cannibals in the streets 1980 giovanni. Apocalypse domani is a 1980 horror film directed by antonio margheriti. Margheriti does a fantastic job of balancing the action, drama, and horror elements, and delivers a solid and truly unique entry into the cannibal subgenre that was popular at the time. Consider in this regard cowriterdirector antonio margheritis cannibal apocalypse.
Apocalypse domani, cannibal apocalypse, savage slaughterers, cannibal massacre, the slaughterers. The 15 best cannibal movies of all time page 2 taste. Saxon a fluent italian speaker and a veteran of many italian films. Cannibal apocalypse, a italian cannibal horror movie from 1980 starring john saxon and giovanni lombardo radice more than your usual italian cannibal film. The 15 best cannibal movies of all time posted on june 12, 2016 june 12, 2016 by christian olson this is a list of movies that fit into the subgenre of horror. Cannibal apocalypse,holocaust,carnival trailers by waspwoman11. Top 10 horror and cannibal movies made by the daily horror by mistress dark. Also, it is worth it checking the extras that come along with the movie, especially cannibal apocalypse redux. Ruggero deodato in cannibal holocaust 1980 cannibal holocaust 1980. The original italian title of the film is apocalypse domani.
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