Cannibal Holocaust (1980), directed by Ruggero Deodato, is one of the most notorious films in the horror genre. Its legacy is defined not by its plot, but by the visceral shock it induces and its dark commentary on media exploitation and human brutality. The film has been heavily criticized for its disturbing content, yet it remains an important, albeit controversial, work within the exploitation and found footage subgenres.
The true power of Cannibal Holocaust lies in its ability to disturb…