The Cannibal Man 1972
“When the butcher goes berserk....”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Director
- Eloy de la Iglesia
- Network
- Atlas International Film
- Where to Stream
- Night Flight Plus, Full Moon Amazon Channel
What is The Cannibal Man?
Topic: Film "The Cannibal Man" (1972). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 13, 1972
- Original language
- ES
- Origin
- Spain
- Studios
- Atlas International Film
- Revenue
- $57,696
- Genres
- Drama, Horror, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 69 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~98 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Atlas International Film
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Topic: Film "The Cannibal Man" (1972).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: The Cannibal Man (Spanish title: La Semana del asesino, literally "Week of the Killer").
Year: 1972.
Director: Eloy de la Iglesia.
Writers: Eloy de la Iglesia and Antonio Fos.
Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller.
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Cast: Vicente Parra, Emma Cohen, Eusebio Poncela, Charly Bravo.
Plot: Marco, a butcher/meat factory worker, accidentally kills a taxi driver. His girlfriend Paula wants to go to the police, so he kills her. He then kills his brother, his brother's fiancée, and his father because they became suspicious. He disposes of the bodies at a slaughterhouse/through his day job.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
The Cannibal Man is a 1972 horror, drama, and thriller film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia. Also known by the Spanish title La Semana del ases
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“A gripping exploration of drama and horror that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Cannibal Man worth watching?
The Cannibal Man holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 69 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Horror for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Cannibal Man and when was it released?
The Cannibal Man is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 1972. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Cannibal Man?
The Cannibal Man was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia.
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