Cannibal Movies

Cinema has often tackled taboo and provocative themes, and one of the darkest and most chilling is undoubtedly cannibalism movies.



This topic has been explored in a wide variety of genres, from horror and exploitation to comedy and drama.



They all invite us to face one of the last taboos of society, often shedding light on darker aspects of human nature in the process.

The 100 Best and Most Disturbing Cannibal Movies

There’s a cannibal movie for every type of viewer, and here we bring you 100 of them to choose from.



In this list, we present you with some of the best and most disturbing cannibal movies, from horror masterpieces, investigative films, to lighter and comical depictions of this grim phenomenon.



Prepare yourself for a cinematic journey filled with psychology, tension, horror, and sometimes a bit of black humor.

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

A psychological thriller that follows young FBI agent Clarice Starling as she attempts to track down a serial killer, with the help of incarcerated Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibal.

Hannibal (2001)

Sequel to “The Silence of the Lambs”, follows Doctor Hannibal Lecter, now free and living in Italy, being pursued by one of his former victims.

Cannibal (2013)

A Spanish drama about a prestigious tailor from Granada who is also a serial killer and cannibal.

Cannibal Holocaust (1980)

A controversial faux-documentary that narrates the disappearance of a filmmaking team in the Amazon and their encounter with cannibal tribes.

Cannibal Ferox (1981)

Three friends venture into the Amazon jungle and encounter a cannibal tribe in this brutal Italian exploitation movie.

Ravenous (1999)

Set during the Mexican-American War, this film follows a group of soldiers at a remote outpost who are drawn into cannibalism.

The Devil’s Rejects (2005)

A dysfunctional family with murderous and cannibalistic tendencies are unleashed on the road in this horror film by Rob Zombie.

Mountain of the Cannibal God (1978)

A woman travels to New Guinea to find her missing husband, only to encounter a tribe of cannibals.

We Are What We Are (2013)

An American remake of a Mexican film about a family that maintains a cannibal tradition.

Wrong Turn (2003)

A group of young people get stranded in the West Virginia woods and are pursued by mutant cannibals.

Bone Tomahawk (2015)

A horror western that follows a group of men searching for people kidnapped by a group of cannibals.

Raw (2016)

A veterinary student develops a taste for human flesh in this French horror drama.

Green Inferno (2013)

A group of activists are captured by a cannibal tribe in the Amazon jungle in this film by Eli Roth.

Antropophagus (1980)

A cannibal monster terrorizes a group of tourists on a Greek island in this classic of Italian horror cinema.

Cannibal Girls (1973)

A Canadian horror comedy about a trio of beautiful women who lure men to their mansion to devour them.

Embrace of the Vampire (1995)

An erotic horror thriller in which an innocent college student is seduced by a vampire.

Cannibal! The Musical (1993)

Musical comedy created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, based on the true story of Alfred Packer, a miner accused of cannibalism.

Mountain of the Cannibal God (1978)

A woman and her brother search for her missing husband on an island full of cannibals.

Eating Raoul (1982)

A dark comedy in which a middle-class couple decides to kill sexual perverts to steal their money.

Cannibal Campout (1988)

A group of friends heads to a campsite, only to be stalked and murdered by a family of cannibals.

Grim Prairie Tales (1990)

An anthology of horror stories set in the Old West.

Motel Hell (1980)

The owners of a rural motel kidnap guests to make their smoked meat specialty.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

A group of friends is attacked by a family of cannibals in Texas.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)

In the sequel, a radio announcer and a former police officer try to stop the same family of cannibals.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)

Prequel that explores the origins of the Hewitt family and their descent into cannibalism.

Cannibal Apocalypse (1980)

A Vietnam veteran, affected by a virus that causes cannibalistic urges, infects others.

Blood Diner (1987)

Two brothers resurrect their aunt with the aim of reviving the cannibal goddess Shitaar.

The Untold Story (1993)

Based on a true event that occurred in Macau, a restaurant owner murders a family and serves their bodies at his restaurant.

Flesh for Frankenstein (1973)

Frankenstein seeks perfect body parts to reanimate in his macabre experiments.

Parents (1989)

A boy suspects his parents are cannibals in this dark comedy.

Trouble Every Day (2001)

A French horror drama that follows two characters struggling with their desire for human blood.

Dahmer (2002)

A biopic of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, known for his cannibalistic acts.

Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS (1975)

In a Nazi concentration camp, Ilsa carries out sadistic and morbid experiments.

Kuru (2018)

A thriller about a couple who are harassed by a curse associated with cannibalism.

Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals (1977)

Emanuelle, a journalist, ventures into the Amazon jungle to investigate a case of cannibalism.

Land of the Cannibals (2004)

A group of people find themselves on a remote island inhabited by a cannibal tribe.

Cut and Run (1985)

A reporter and his daughter delve into the Amazon jungle to investigate the murder of a group of missionaries and encounter a cannibal tribe.

The Woman (2011)

A lawyer holds a feral woman in his basement in this horror by Lucky McKee.

Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989)

A B-movie comedy where a group of feminist cannibals live in an avocado jungle.

Dumplings (2004)

A woman consumes dumplings made with human fetuses in her quest for eternal youth.

I Drink Your Blood (1970)

A horror movie in which a boy poisons a satanic cult with rabies.

The Ghoul (1933)

A funeral director is accused of cannibalism in this British horror film.

Island of Death (1976)

A tourist couple carries out a series of brutal murders on a Greek island.

The Loved Ones (2009)

An Australian thriller about a teenager who kidnaps her crush to carry out a private and disturbed prom.

Slave of the Cannibal God (1978)

A woman searches for her missing husband on an island full of cannibals.

Cannibal Terror (1980)

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Fried Barry (2020)

A drug addict is possessed by an alien entity and embarks on a wild journey through Cape Town.

In the Flesh (1998)

A conservative minister struggles with his attraction to men in a small Texas town.

Man from Deep River (1972)

A photographer ventures into the Thai jungle and is captured by a cannibal tribe.

Cannibal Island (1983)

A deserted island becomes the stage for a massacre when a group of people are left at the mercy of a cannibal tribe.

Delicatessen (1991)

In post-apocalyptic France, a butcher feeds on his tenants to survive.

Soylent Green (1973)

In a dystopian future, the world population feeds on a mysterious substance called “Soylent Green.”

Eat the Rich (1987)

A British black comedy in which a group of restaurant employees rebel against their rich and arrogant bosses.

Cannibal Tours (1988)

A documentary that explores the impact of tourism on the traditional tribes of Papua New Guinea.

The Dinner (2017)

Two couples meet in a tense dinner to discuss the shocking crime their children have committed, debating how far they are willing to go to protect their family.

Cannibal Suburbia (2008)

In the peaceful suburbs, a series of strange characters fall into the temptation of cannibalism, with dark and sometimes comedic results.

Eaten Alive! (1980)

A hotel owner in the depths of the Indonesian jungle feeds his guests to a huge crocodile.

Devil Hunter (1980)

On a tropical island, an actress is kidnapped by a devil hunter, and a mercenary is hired to rescue her.

The Anthropophagus Beast (1980)

A group of tourists arrive on a Mediterranean island, only to find a deranged man who has developed an insatiable appetite for human flesh.

The Hills Have Eyes (1977)

A family strays from their route during a vacation and finds themselves trapped and harassed by a clan of deformed cannibals in the desert.

The Hills Have Eyes II (2007)

A group of National Guard soldiers find their training interrupted by a group of bloodthirsty mutants in the New Mexico desert.

The Last House on the Left (1972)

After being brutally assaulted, two young women are left for dead, but the parents of one of the girls seek revenge when the attackers seek refuge in their home.

American Cannibal: The Road to Reality (2006)

A documentary that follows two television writers as they attempt to sell a reality show about cannibalism.

Eating Alive (1976)

A mad restaurant owner kills his customers and serves them as food.

The Sadist of Notre Dame (1979)

A fanatical monk believes that his divine mission is to purge the world of impious people, carrying out his deadly acts in the heart of Paris.

Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989)

A feminist professor is sent to investigate the tribe of women living in the Avocado Jungle, who have developed a taste for men.

Flesh Eating Mothers (1988)

In a quiet suburb, mothers turn into cannibals after having an affair with an infected man.

Blood Feast (1963)

A deranged catering chef organizes a series of brutal murders to revive an Egyptian goddess.

Black Past (1989)

A young man finds an ancient mirror in his basement that triggers horrific and violent visions.

Gore Whore (1994)

After a failed experiment, a prostitute turns into a bloodthirsty monster, killing her customers.

Schramm (1993)

The story of a serial killer, told through his distorted and psychotic point of view.

City of the Living Dead (1980)

A priest who has committed suicide opens the gates of hell, releasing the undead in a small town.

Death Smiles on a Murderer (1973)

A mysterious woman returns from the dead to take revenge on those who betrayed and killed her.

Night of the Flesh Eaters (2008)

A group of friends on a camping trip encounter a cult trying to revive an ancient cannibal goddess.

The Manson Family (1997)

A visceral recounting of the horrors perpetrated by Charles Manson and his family.

Vase de Noces (1974)

A man isolates himself from the world and forms an unnatural relationship with his pig on his farm.

Shatter Dead (1994)

In a world where death has been eradicated, the dead come back to life and coexist with the living, creating a surreal dystopia.

The Farm (2018)

A young couple who stray during a road trip are captured and treated like cattle by a farming family.

Deadgirl (2008)

Two high school students discover a girl who cannot die, changing their lives forever.

Cabin Fever (2002)

A group of friends in a cabin in the woods are threatened by a bloody and contagious virus that consumes their bodies.

Troll 2 (1990)

A family finds themselves trapped in a village full of vegetarian goblins that turn people into plants before eating them.

Cannibal Diner (2013)

A model and her friends find themselves in a fight for survival when they get lost in the woods and are pursued by cannibals.

Gnaw (2008)

A group of friends staying in a country house are tormented by a mysterious cannibal.

Cannibal Taboo (2006)

A returning explorer brings with him a cannibal curse that threatens his family.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)

A revenge-thirsty barber in London turns his victims into meat pies in his quest for justice.

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989)

In a luxurious restaurant, the thief’s wife has an affair with a regular customer, leading to a horrifyingly vengeful conclusion.

Viva la Muerte (1971)

In post-war Spain, a boy confronts the loss of his father and the cruelty of his mother in this disturbing and surreal allegory.

Cannibal Doctor (1999)

A doctor uses his skills to seduce and feed on his patients, all in the name of science.

Dr. Butcher M.D (1980)

A mad doctor on a remote island conducts horrible experiments in an attempt to combine modern science and black magic.

Caligula and Messalina (1981)

The two most infamous leaders of Rome compete in a feast of depravity and horror.

Caligula… The Untold Story (1982)

The decadent and corrupt life of Caligula unfolds in this drama laden with excess.

Massacre in Dinosaur Valley (1985)

A group of people crash in the Amazon and must survive the dangers of the jungle, including cannibal tribes.

Cannibal Girls (1973)

Three beautiful young women lure men to their home, only to devour them.

The Green Butchers (2003)

Two marginal butchers find success when they start selling a new ‘meat’ that has a uniquely delicious taste.

Tender Flesh (1997)

A woman is kidnapped and taken to a secret club where the rich pay to hunt humans.

The Theatre Bizarre (2011)

A horror anthology featuring a variety of macabre and surreal tales.

Zombie Holocaust (1980)

A team of researchers travel to an island in search of a lost civilization, only to find zombies and cannibals.

Shatter Dead (1994)

A zombie apocalypse redefines the concept of life and death, creating a society where the dead coexist with the living.

The Forest (1982)

Two pairs of campers encounter a vengeful spirit and a wild man living in the forest.

A Unique Look at Cannibal Films

Exploring the nearly 100 films about cannibalism that we have presented in this article, can be an overwhelming and undoubtedly unsettling experience.



While many of these films may seem macabre or even grotesque, they offer a unique insight into the darker aspects of human nature.



These cannibalism films often go beyond simple horror and provoke deep reflections about society, morality, and the tensions between civilization and barbarism.



There is a cannibal film for every taste in this extensive list. But, whatever your choice, prepare yourself for a unique cinematic journey that, despite its dark theme, can be surprisingly revealing.