It’s one of the most graphic and depraved films in all of cinema history, but was Italian filmmaker Ruggero Deodato’s notorious 1980 video nasty Cannibal Holocaust actually a snuff film? In this week’s episode of FMTV’s Movie Myths, Oliver Davis takes a trip deep into the heart of the Amazon (okay, not really) to unearth the truth behind the making of the the grisly cult classic…
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HolyFranchiseBatman! says
It’s not hard to see why he was accused of this. Animal stuff aside (which is awful and completely unnecessary), the make-up effects are some of the best I have seen and the violence seems so realistic, especially the slaughter of the camera crew. It’s a nasty, nasty film, but it is done so well.
Scott J. Davis says
Even now, some of the effects used in the film look real. And much better than any Blair Witch or Paranormal whatever. Good work as always Mr. Davis. In the words of Mrs. Doubtfire “he is such stud muffin!”…..
Luke Owen says
The BBFC’s panic days are hilarious to look back on, but this did look real.
As for scariest film – it would have to be The Shining.