Cannibal Apocalypse

Half zombie epic, half cannibal gorefest, this unusual blend of two popular Italo-horror subgenres results in a high-octane thriller that delivers the gory goods. The story involves a group of former Vietnam POW's who contract a bizarre disease in captivity which compels them to eat human flesh. ...more

This amusingly schizophrenic Italian genre-bender is equal parts gory horror movie, fast-paced action opus, and over-the-top melodrama. The result will never be confused for high art but Cannibal Apocalypse offers plenty of bizarre low-budget thrills for the Eurotrash aficionados. Director Anthony M. Dawson (aka Italian filmmaker Antonio Margheriti) keeps the story moving fast so viewers can't ponder the film's implausible premise and creates plenty of taut action set pieces to dazzle the eye, ...more