Slave of the Cannibal God

Name: Slave of the Cannibal God
Director: Sergio Martino
Genre: Adventure, Horror
Released: 1978-01-01
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Ursula Andress, Stacy Keach, Claudio Cassinelli, Antonio Marsina, Franco Fantasia

1978Dir. Sergio Martino1h 42m

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Runtime1h 42m

Released1978

DirectorSergio Martino

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So, 'Slave of the Cannibal God' is a wild ride through the jungles of New Guinea. Directed by Sergio Martino, it mixes adventure with horror in a way that’s both unsettling and captivating. The pacing ebbs and flows, starting off with a sense of dread as our protagonists search for the lost expedition – her husband among them. The jungle setting is almost a character itself, dense and claustrophobic, with some really striking practical effects that feel visceral. Performances are solid, with a palpable tension that builds up as they encounter the local tribes. Themes of survival, civilization versus savagery, and the unknown resonate throughout. It's definitely one of those films that leaves a haunting impression, you know?

Explores themes of civilization vs. savageryNotable for striking practical effectsAtmospheric jungle setting enhances tension