Gloria doesn't believe cannibalism exists, but that notion is ripped to shreds when she and her companions are targeted as meals for a rain forest tribe that's been pushed over the edge. Serving as an inspiration for Eli Roth's The Green Inferno and still leaving viewers feeling queasy nearly 34 years after its initial release, Umberto Lenzi's 1981 Italian exploitation horror film, Cannibal Ferox, was once banned in 31 countries but has received more love over the years as more and more people have discovered its palpable practical effects and uncompromising storytelling.
Having released Ruggero Deodato's Cannibal Holocaust on Blu-ray this past summer, the folks at Grindhouse Releasing are bringing Cannibal Ferox to Blu-ray with a new 2k transfer and a slew of special features, including never-before-seen deleted scenes, an abundance of cast and crew interviews, audio commentary by director Umberto Lenzi and star John Morghen, a new feature-length documentary on Italian cannibal cinema, a CD of Budy Maglione's soundtrack for the film, and much more for fans to dig into.
Grindhouse Releasing's Cannibal Ferox Blu-ray is now available to pre-order for $25.99 and will be released on May 12th.
From Diabolik DVD via Grindhouse Releasing: "Cannibal Ferox (Grindhouse Releasing 3 Disc Blu-Ray / CD Combo)
Here it is! The original uncensored, unrated director's cut of one of the most notorious and violent films of all time. Banned in 31 countries, CANNIBAL FEROX assaults your senses as a group of Americans lost in the jungles of Amazonia experience brutal retribution at the hands of bloodcrazed cannibals. Shot on location in the savage Amazon wilds of South America, CANNIBAL FEROX is one of the most violent and shocking films ever made. There are at least two dozen scenes of barbaric torture and sadistic cruelty graphically shown. If the presentation of disgusting and repulsive subject matter upsets you, please do not view this film.
Feature Blu-Ray Region A for Playback IN NORTH AMERICA
2nd Blu-Ray of Extras (All Region)
CD SOUNDTRACK
NOTE ONLY THE EXTRAS BLU-RAY IS ALL REGION
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Original UNRATED, UNCENSORED director's cut
- Spectacular new 2K transfer - scanned from the original camera negative
- SHOCKING deleted scenes - lost for over 30 years!
- Breathtaking digital stereo re-mix by Academy Award winner Paul Ottosson
- Optional Italian language soundtrack and original mono mix
- Candid and shocking audio commentary by director Umberto Lenzi and star John Morghen
- Provocative, in-depth interviews with director Umberto Lenzi, stars Giovanni Lombardo Radice, Danilo Mattei and Zora Korowa, and special effects master Gino DeRossi
- EATEN ALIVE! THE RISE AND FALL OF THE ITALIAN CANNIBAL FILM -
all-new feature-length documentary containing interviews with Umberto Lenzi,
Ruggero Deodato, Sergio Martino, Giovanni Lombardo Radice, and Robert Kerman
- Original Italian, German and U.S. theatrical trailers
- Extensive gallery of stills and poster art
- Glossy 12 page booklet containing liner notes by legendary 42nd Street historian Bill Landis (author of THE SLEAZOID EXPRESS) and Eli Roth (director of HOSTEL and THE GREEN INFERNO)
- BONUS CD - original soundtrack album by Budy-Maglione - newly remastered in stunning 24 bit/96khz sound from the original studio master tapes, and including never-before-released alternate takes
- Beautiful embossed slip cover
- AND OTHER SURPRISES!"
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