Cannibal Apocalypse

(a.k.a. Apocalypse Domani, Cannibals in the Streets, Invasion of the Flesh Hunters)

(Antonio Margheriti (as Anthony M. Dawson); 1980)

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The horrors of war take on a whole new meaning for Vietnam vet Norman Hopper, whose quiet domestic life in Atlanta is shattered by the return of Charlie Bukowski, a combat buddy who dredges up terrifying flashbacks of flesh eating and bloodshed in the war torn jungles. Now on the run from the law after taking a bite out of an unwilling victim, Charlie begs Norman to help him get out of town with another fellow veteran, tom. Soon the ragtag team of cannibals are fighting for their lives, spreading a deadly contagion through the city.

Classic stuff. All the staples are here: ultraviolence, tits, gore, gory tits… this is what films are meant to be. While not a cannibal film as much as for example Cannibal Ferox or Mountain of the Cannibal God, Cannibal Apocalypse is a refreshing twist on the cannibal subgenre of yore. Great cast, excellent effects and a compelling story makes this one a must have.  

Good. Dolby Digital Mono.

An excellent print.  Widescreen 1.66:1 (enhanced for 16X9 TVs)

-          Cannibal Apocalypse Redux documentary

-          Apocalypse in the Streets: A video tour of filming locations

-          European theatrical trailer

-          Japanese teaser

-          Poster and still gallery

-          The Butchering of Cannibal Apocalypse: A new text essay

-          Alternate U.S. opening sequence

-          Cast and Crew filmographies

Standard DVD keep case.

Sound: 6

Picture: 8

Special Features: 8

Packaging: 5

Film: 9

Overall Rating: 9

(Rating scale is out of 10, with 1 being the worst and 10 the best)