The film's special effects were so convincing at the time of release that it led to severe legal repercussions for the director. Ten days after its premiere in Milan, the film was confiscated by local courts, and Deodato was later charged with murder under the belief that the actors had actually been killed on camera. To clear his name and prove his innocence, Deodato had to interview the actors on a live television show to demonstrate that they were still alive. While cleared of the murder charges, the film faced heavy bans globally due to its graphic depictions of violence and genuine animal cruelty. Technical Specifications and Digital Formats
Uncut collector's editions (Blu-ray/4K Ultra HD) released by boutique distribution labels like Grindhouse Releasing offer the safest, highest-quality, and legal way to view the film, complete with historical context and documentaries regarding its production.
While the murder charges were dismissed, Deodato was found guilty on a different count. The law caught up with him for the on-screen slaughter of animals, and he was fined for animal cruelty. It is a crime he later regretted.
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| Aspect | Details | | :--- | :--- | | | Cannibal Holocaust | | Director | Ruggero Deodato | | Release Date | February 7, 1980 | | Country of Origin | Italy | | Language(s) | English, Spanish, Italian | | Runtime | 95 minutes | | Budget | $100,000 (estimated) | | Box Office | $2 million (in the United States) | | Sub-genre | Found footage, horror, exploitation, cannibal film | | IMDb Rating | 5.8/10 | | Controversy | Banned in over 50 countries; director faced murder charges; real animal cruelty |
The film's special effects were so convincing at the time of release that it led to severe legal repercussions for the director. Ten days after its premiere in Milan, the film was confiscated by local courts, and Deodato was later charged with murder under the belief that the actors had actually been killed on camera. To clear his name and prove his innocence, Deodato had to interview the actors on a live television show to demonstrate that they were still alive. While cleared of the murder charges, the film faced heavy bans globally due to its graphic depictions of violence and genuine animal cruelty. Technical Specifications and Digital Formats
Uncut collector's editions (Blu-ray/4K Ultra HD) released by boutique distribution labels like Grindhouse Releasing offer the safest, highest-quality, and legal way to view the film, complete with historical context and documentaries regarding its production.
While the murder charges were dismissed, Deodato was found guilty on a different count. The law caught up with him for the on-screen slaughter of animals, and he was fined for animal cruelty. It is a crime he later regretted.
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| Aspect | Details | | :--- | :--- | | | Cannibal Holocaust | | Director | Ruggero Deodato | | Release Date | February 7, 1980 | | Country of Origin | Italy | | Language(s) | English, Spanish, Italian | | Runtime | 95 minutes | | Budget | $100,000 (estimated) | | Box Office | $2 million (in the United States) | | Sub-genre | Found footage, horror, exploitation, cannibal film | | IMDb Rating | 5.8/10 | | Controversy | Banned in over 50 countries; director faced murder charges; real animal cruelty |