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Movie poster: Searching for Cannibal Holocaust (2021)
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Searching for Cannibal Holocaust

2021 · 87 min Documentary
4.4 / 10 · TMDB

Italian horror fan and academic Calum Waddell speaks with some of the original makers of the controversial horror classic "Cannibal Holocaust" before venturing into the Amazon jungle and surrounding city port, Leticia, to uncover some of the local stories behind the making of the motion picture. What is uncovered, however, leads to a wider and unexpected "true crime" story.

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Year 2021
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Calum Waddell
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.4/10 (8 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on a sharp contrast, moving from academic interviews with the filmmakers to a grim descent into the jungles where the original was shot. It explores the ethical duality of the source material, relying on firsthand accounts and unsettling archival discoveries.

What lingers after the credits is a profound unease about the real-world consequences of cinematic exploitation. The search for film history unexpectedly becomes a true-crime revelation. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Calum Waddell

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