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Cannibal Ferox

1981·Movie
1h 33min·NR
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes40%44%
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes40%44%

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Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Scare9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy2
  • Family Dynamics2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Sound Centrality5

Who it's for

AdultsSolo Watch

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About

They raped and murdered his sister while he watched helplessly. Now it's his turn to make them die slowly.

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.
Exploitation HorrorCannibal FilmGoreDisturbingControversialVisceralBleakFast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Umberto Lenzi, Riccardo Petrazzi
Written by:
Umberto Lenzi, Umberto Lenzi
Produced by:
Luciano Martino, Mino Loy, Evi Farinelli
Composed by:
Fiamma Maglione, Aldo Ciorba, Sergio Basili

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Cannibal Ferox

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cannibal Ferox legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopyFandorShudderNight Flight+PlexFawesome

Cannibal Ferox is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Fandor, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cannibal Ferox worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cannibal Ferox rated?

NRViolenceNuditySexual contentDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Cannibal Ferox?

1 h 33 min

Cannibal Ferox runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cannibal Ferox?

Critics40
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate Cannibal Ferox higher (48) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Cannibal Ferox in?

ItalianSpanish

It was made in Italian, with some Spanish. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Cannibal Ferox?

5CAESGBITUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cannibal Ferox in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cannibal Ferox use?

Video NastiesFan DisserviceBig BadRoaring Rampage of RevengeEye ScreamHeal It With FireAsshole VictimImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceForegone ConclusionCannibal FilmDirty CowardGratuitous Latinand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Cannibal Ferox, including Video Nasties, Fan Disservice, Big Bad.