I recently watched the Spanish film 🇪🇸 Cannibal Man (1972) on Shudder. The storyline follows a man and his girlfriend who are attacked by a taxi driver, leading to the man accidentally killing the driver. As he tries to cover up his crime, he begins to go mad, making matters worse.
Directed by Eloy de la Iglesia (El pico I & II), the film stars Vicente Parra (Cotolay), Emma Cohen (Cross of the Devil), Eusebio Poncela (Matador), and Vicky Lagos (Five Dollars for Ringo).
The movie feels realistic and features a solid, authentic lead performance. The events are fascinating and unpredictable, with a certain tragic element. The protagonist's mental deterioration is compelling to watch. There are a few notable kills, including a worthwhile throat slash, but most are mediocre, with the blood resembling red paint. The soup subplot is gross and hard to fathom, and the ending felt a bit like a copout.
In conclusion, Cannibal Man has enough unique elements to make it worth a watch for horror enthusiasts but not enough to stand out in the genre. I would score this a 6/10 and recommend seeing it once.
Directed by Eloy de la Iglesia (El pico I & II), the film stars Vicente Parra (Cotolay), Emma Cohen (Cross of the Devil), Eusebio Poncela (Matador), and Vicky Lagos (Five Dollars for Ringo).
The movie feels realistic and features a solid, authentic lead performance. The events are fascinating and unpredictable, with a certain tragic element. The protagonist's mental deterioration is compelling to watch. There are a few notable kills, including a worthwhile throat slash, but most are mediocre, with the blood resembling red paint. The soup subplot is gross and hard to fathom, and the ending felt a bit like a copout.
In conclusion, Cannibal Man has enough unique elements to make it worth a watch for horror enthusiasts but not enough to stand out in the genre. I would score this a 6/10 and recommend seeing it once.