Imagination Worldwide has provided Bloody-Disgusting with your exclusive first look at the sales poster for Cannibals, their companion piece to the legendary shocker CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST. From creator Ruggero Deodato, Andre Koob and Pierre David (Scanners, Videodrome), this new take on the franchise was written by Christine Conradt and will be directed by Deodato. I really like that they aren't disrespecting the original and giving the new film a life of its own - your thoughts? Read on for a look at the poster.
This feels like those late 80's early 90's sequels to popular horror films where they move the villain into the city. Gremlins 2, F13 Part 8, Poltergeist 3, etc... Let's hope this one is actually good, though.
How unfortunate that most people who log on to this site don't know about the original Cannibal Holocaust. It really is a timeless classic. But realistically speaking, Cannibals in the city I don't think will work. I mean, once you get past the gang-bangers, mobsters, bikers, homeless people, violent crack-addicts, devil worshippers and your everyday crazy, drunken fuckers - Cannibals just ain't going to seem like the scariest thing you've seen all day in the urban world. That concept works better in the jungle when it's just you, the mosquitos and them. But that's just me. I'll still probably watch it. Fuck it!
I really wasn't a fan of the original Cannibal Holocaust, mainly because I didn't like the direction or the pacing. It's a very unforgiving film and I'm not sure how it would translate into a new release such as this. I'm finding the current zombie movie trend a bit tiring and insincere, so with some luck this could be something a bit more original. I've just got a feeling from the city setting that it'll stick to the current trend of big-budget apocalyptic horror.
in response to GoreFreak saying "I hope they don't go all 28 weeks later", dude what could you possibly mean!? That movie rocked! It was intense and violent and most of all gory as all outdoors! If Deodato can make a film even half as unnerving i'll be surprised. He doesn't have the element of shock that he had back in the day, because most things have been done nowadays. I'm not going to write him out but I wouldn't be surprised if this turns out to be tripe crap like most new horror flicks. I mean Cannibals in the city? C'mon! If he makes that frightening then he truly is a horror great. I'm crossing my fingers.
Approaching with EXTREME caution. Didn't really like the original. it just felt like cheap chock value to me, and yes I know that it's a statement on the media and greed and such, which is ironic since deodato buys into the system he seems to be criticizing, by releasing movies like this. Fun violence is fun, but pretentious violence is obnoxious. I know others feel differently, it's just my opinion.
well maybe you so called horror fans should go and wtch the original , then your comment will be taken into consideration!!!!!!!!!
good luck with the film RUGGERO!!!
This wouldn't be the first time a cannibal flick was done in the city, Cannibal Apocalypse with John Saxon was a cannibal movie set in the city. It plays out like a zombie flick. Get bit by a cannibal you become one.
A great little tease. I'm really surprised this is happening. I love how they used the impaled woman as the I in CANNiBLE and I have absolutely no idea where this film will go.
i think i need a change of pants when i heard they were remaking this movie. please let it be as good as the original, unlike the worst remake in history, Welcome to the Jungle.
Honestly, I really don't shit my pants at the prospect of a cannibal movie. There have been hundreds upon hundreds of movies about people who kill people and the only difference is that a cannibal simply chooses to eat the victim before/during/after the kill. And we've seen that plenty of times as well. There's nothing innovative here, no big treat. The big selling point mentioned on the poster is that they're putting cannibals into a commercial city setting. Really? That's it? Is that all you've got up your sleeve? A different environmental setting? We've also seen "that" countless times. What big thing in this movie could I possibly be on the edge of my seat waiting for? Brutal violence? We've seen so much brutal, horrible, graphic violence in movies already that most of us are practically experts in physiology. So, no, not even violence. This movie's got nothing.
I hate to come across as all high and mighty, but I agree with BloodyCape - no one needs to get hurt for a bit of gory fun, including animals. There's nothing special about the original that makes ignoring it's cruel and inhumane background worthwhile.
I won't support anything this piece of shit is involved in. He should be in prison, not gainfully employed. What's he do for an encore? Kill small children on film? I wish I could meet this useless fuck in a dark alley...
I'll likely see this movie when it comes out, since Cannibalism is something that truly disturbs me. Unlike killing an animal and devouring it on camera doesn't offend me nearly as much as the idea of humans devouring one another. Poor animals, but soup is on.
This Poster Is Awesome - I like the homage to the original with the 'I'.
Sounds Stupid but what does it mean by "companion piece"? (is that just bascially a fanct word for remake or is it 'sequel' esque if that makes sense)!
"WELCOME TO THE GREEN INFERNO"
Comparing the actual killing of animals on screen to the fake killing of humans is about the dumbest analogy I think one could come up with. There's no legitimate comparison there. How ignorant...
Yeah, on the note of dead animals, that's an asshole move. The poster makes it look like it's cannibals from the jungle, only in the city. Not sure how much sense that makes. Maybe the jungle in the pic is just a reference to the first movie.
Although I firmly believe that killing helpless animals for ANY REASON is wrong, I will say I read in an interview that the cast actually cooked and ate the turtle. Not sure how true that is, but it's still an impossible scene for me to watch.
However, I give the original film some props. It had decent suspense, crazy gore scenes, a haunting score and beautiful cinematography. It may not be a classic, but it's not as bad as some say.
As for the new film...what a joke. All of these Italian directors are trying to make a comeback. Let's face it, most of these old films were so great because they were made in the 70's, the times were different and many were pioneering new ideas. Uli Lommel's new DTV films are terrible, Lamberto Bava's "Ghost Son" left a lot to be desired and Argento has been pretty hit or miss since the 90's. If Ruggero is going to make a comeback, why not try something original. Cannibal Holocaust has a real negative history, so is it really wise to base his whole comeback around ANOTHER cannibal film? Let alone "Cannibals In The City" Ugh.
Trace the progeny of Cannibal Holocaust -- from films like The Blair Witch Project right through to Cloverfield -- and you'll understand why Deodato's film is responsible for much of what we genre fans enjoy today. Cannibal Holocaust is unassailably, unimpeachably, undeniably great! Long live Ruggero Deodato! Bring on Cannibals!
Mmm, Cannibals in the city. Guess it could be similar to Cannibal Ferox. Not seen it since the early eighties but wasn't that about Vietnam Vets and based in an urban environment
The use of subjective camera in film was not a breakthrough in story telling that Deodato made. Examples of it can be seen as far back as the 1947 Humphrey Bogart film "Dark Passage." The use of it in studio films especially cannot be traced back to Cannibal Holocaust since no one would pitch a film like Cloverfield to a studio like Paramount using a rather obscure horror film from the 80's as a reference or example of why it will work in their film. They would site the success of the Blair Witch Project as how this technique can be financially viable. And that was independent, so it didn't go through the approval process that larger budget examples of the technique did.
Well i'm all for a remake of this and since it from the creator, well that makes it even better!
BUT!! moving it into the city?! WTF you cant do that there Jungle people with no weapons other then spares and shit like i dont think the law is going to let a bunch of under developed people run around killing and eating other people all they would have to do is shot them also how the fuck could they get to the city its not like they can just by a boat or car to get there or get a plane and even if they some how did they wouldnt know how to use it
but wait! theres more
LOL they cant speak english only a navite toung so how could they even ask someone to take them there?
as i said before i'm all for a remake but at least leave it in the jungles
This will probably turn out to be like the caveman show last tv season -- but with cannibals. I can see it now: A group of twenty-something cannibals move into the neighborhood and th funny starts. One becomes a Food Network host, another opens a restaurant, one an OBGYN and you can't leave out the food critic. They're just misunderstood and want to fit in! Can't wait!
If he can pull this off then he's amazing. I own the original 2 disc set. Totally uncut. If he can recreate all of that exploitation and shock horror goodness, release it into american cinemas, not be put in prison, or stoned to death, then he has my vote. I'm always open to new things and ways to be shocked and grossed out. Let's hope the score for this movie is better than the original though..
didnt care for the first one. i thought it was way overrated and slow. i dont know how they are going to introduce cannibals to the urban envirement. c'mon this shit will probably be horrible with lots of gore.
probably take place in NY or LA? it'd be cool if the cannibals are unleashed on Miami...there are plenty of people here that deserve to be consumed...i'd pay to see that!
Is this a companion piece to “Sex In The City” or “Jason Takes Manhattan?” Let’s see how many guys Deodato can convince to shake their penises in front of the camera this time.
I was excited at first watching The original Cannibal Holocaust, but it was one of the worst movies I've seen! I don't know why a remake is being made. Its pointless to make a film that isn't going to be good.
well i am a little worried that it will suck however the original make me barf when i was like ten, so i am kind of excited to see what modern movie magic will do, i just hope its not like diary of the dead............
Boring. How about a horror movie that is actually original and scary and doesn't just try to make people sick. Oh, can't wait for another Friday the 13th either. Now that makes me sick.
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