Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death 1989

Overview

Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death is a 1989 American film directed by J. F. Lawton. Classified as a comedy, the production also incorporates elements of horror, adventure, romance, and action. The film features a cast that includes Shannon Tweed, Bill Maher, Karen M. Waldron, and Adrienne Barbeau. Shannon Tweed portrays the character of Dr. Margo Hunt, while Bill Maher appears as the guide Jim. The plot follows the United States government as it seeks to safeguard the nation's avocado supplies. To accomplish this, officials recruit feminist professor Margo Hunt to establish contact with the Piranha Women. This all-female tribe resides in the jungle and maintains the belief that men serve no purpose other than as a source of food. Accompanying Dr. Hunt on her mission are Jim, a guide noted for his questionable competence, and Bunny, a student described as having unquestionable incompetence. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes and received a PG-13 rating upon its United States release on March 15, 1989.