tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032450846239938332.post4859880595727519132..comments2024-01-25T05:48:13.938-06:00Comments on Mad Mad Mad Mad Movies: Slave of the Cannibal God (1978): or, Sometimes Shorter is BetterThe Vicar of VHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06832137990485130735noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032450846239938332.post-27602058780075156902010-07-22T20:31:13.289-05:002010-07-22T20:31:13.289-05:00I avoided the cut version and went straight for th...I avoided the cut version and went straight for the jugular when the more complete film became available. I think I find the fact that these Italian crews shot these movies in such dangerous climates and circumstances even more fascinating than the actual movies. <br /><br />The cinematography and score I liked very much. Still, the brutal animal killings, as abhorrent as they are, really aren't too far removed from the treatment such creatures get in the "modern" world. I did an article on the subject some months back at my site. <br /><br />Another thing I also find fascinating about the Italian cannibal sub genre are the excuses the directors throw the audiences way for the way the animals are utilized on screen. It's always this mysterious "producer" who shot that footage. Only Umberto Lenzi has been honest enough to at least admit to actually shooting such scenes.<br /><br />As much as I enjoyed reading this, I would have given the film a bit higher grade considering the sense of adventure is in evidence far more than in other similar movies. <br /><br />The pig scene apparently was simulated. I thought it was right humorous. Isn't the animal busy stuffing his face with sustenance whilst the native furiously "pumps" away at its rectum? Hope I didn't put that image back into your head, Vicar, lol.venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032450846239938332.post-43353627548097751902009-06-13T17:19:02.902-05:002009-06-13T17:19:02.902-05:00Sorry, next word verification was "thing"...Sorry, next word verification was "thing" - too irresistible.Darius Whiteplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17950956139088139753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032450846239938332.post-62243957543369165452009-06-13T17:17:39.591-05:002009-06-13T17:17:39.591-05:00I love Ursula Andress, but would never site her as...I love Ursula Andress, but would never site her as a source ;-)<br /><br />I think Mr. Anonymous has learned to find posts from the christians. Troll without reading, and when you do read, skip any available nuance.<br /><br />Word Verification: damplegDarius Whiteplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17950956139088139753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032450846239938332.post-45910790835486592002009-06-13T13:10:22.773-05:002009-06-13T13:10:22.773-05:00Thanks for your comment and concern, Anonymous (if...Thanks for your comment and concern, Anonymous (if that *is* your real name! ;) ). I would hope it was clear that the observation you quote is in relation to the world of the film which I in no way think accurately reflects the real world. I have no doubt that the people of West Papua have been exploited like every other colonized indigenous peoples in the world, and I in no way advocate this exploitation. <br /><br />I would also hope it was clear that the section you quote is what the kids these days are calling a "joke." I'm not sure my review would have been improved by exhaustive research into the history of the area, which it's obvious the filmmakers didn't do. While such a project would be interesting, I think National Geographic is a better place for it than a B-movie review site. Wouldn't you agree?<br /><br />>>Also you will find that they do eat pig. <br /><br />Do they also make love to them? Because that's what they do in this film, and it's the film I'm concerned with. ;)The Vicar of VHShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06832137990485130735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032450846239938332.post-33972372519858818992009-06-13T01:02:43.802-05:002009-06-13T01:02:43.802-05:00As having experience in this part of the world I w...As having experience in this part of the world I was slightly troubled by your ignorance. <br /><br />You find it hard that 'even' a Greenpeace member would want to save this island: <br /><br />"Help you exploit this island and its peoples? Help you destroy the forests and bring your so-called progress to a place like this?" Um...dude, have you SEEN this place? It's crawling with fucking CANNIBALS!<br /><br />Please do some research on what is happened to West Papua now since Indonesia have taken over. It's been ruined for the sake of money. It wouldn't be so bad if they got a fair cut of what was taken from their land.<br /><br />Also you will find that they do eat pig. <br /><br /><br />Good point about these movies being like scabs that need picking though and cheers for the review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032450846239938332.post-75017067288963721032009-01-19T18:41:00.000-06:002009-01-19T18:41:00.000-06:00Weren't we just discussing how disturbing Salò was...Weren't we just discussing how disturbing <I>Salò</I> was? IMHO, it had nothing on this film, tootsie roll banquet included.<BR/><BR/>I watched this years before I knew anything of the genre. It was a $5 DVD, and I had my first DVD player. Add the promise of naked Ursula Andress, and you have a sale!<BR/><BR/>I don't eat anything with feet these days (I just cannot give up sushi), but remember <I>now</I> how disturbing the animal killings were. IIRC, the falcon seemed to be tethered down near the snake? Or its wings were clipped? I did not see the interspecies erotica in my copy.<BR/><BR/>I should have known better than to read your review... Now I see that monkey in my head... :-(Darius Whiteplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17950956139088139753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032450846239938332.post-57954663889310997892009-01-12T07:45:00.000-06:002009-01-12T07:45:00.000-06:00When I was first living in Spain in the early 90s ...When I was first living in Spain in the early 90s I remember the state TV's main channel TVE 1 showed the uncut version of this film one Saturday afternoon just after lunch time. <BR/><BR/>I guess the guy who programmed that had a fate worse than the snake-eaten monkey or cannibal buggered pig in store for him after that cock up.pot head pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04043225264662244387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032450846239938332.post-11536818477663277362009-01-06T22:48:00.000-06:002009-01-06T22:48:00.000-06:00Alas, I stumbled upon this flick pre vicar-treatme...Alas, I stumbled upon this flick pre vicar-treatment and ruined an otherwise enjoyable evening. <BR/><BR/>I applaud your public service. I only wish I had done the deed earlier, warning the fair blogger nation of the perils of the bearded Keach...OCKerouachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026976675774709272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032450846239938332.post-29955956500701668182009-01-06T18:43:00.000-06:002009-01-06T18:43:00.000-06:00So as suspected, I'm not really missing much from ...So as suspected, I'm not really missing much from the shorter, kinder, gentler print... thanks for the pork warning, TV. Have to agree with Kate too, of all the genres of horror that I find detestable (not because of subject matter but because 9 times outta 10 they're just fucking BORING) cannibal movies are definitely worth the self imposed boycott. <BR/><BR/>WORD VERIFICATION today is: Grarie. <BR/><BR/>A rare form of gore film that leaves you feeling grarie bored from not only it's over use of nature stock footage, but also from its lack of Ursula undressed.Mr. Karswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032450846239938332.post-14106010419940832742009-01-06T08:12:00.000-06:002009-01-06T08:12:00.000-06:00Empress--glad I could help. :) I knew that the Ber...Empress--glad I could help. :) I knew that the Berger-lure might lead some down this thorny path, and I'm glad to have put up the "No Pith-Helmuts Here!" sign to warn the unwary away. <BR/><BR/>CRwM--Sometimes the line between courage and foolishness is a very, very thin one. <BR/><BR/>>>Tennyson wrote "nature, red in tooth and claw."<BR/><BR/>That's what I said! ;) Just kidding--thanks for the correction, duly noted. It's been a long time since my Romantic Poetry class. I'm sure Matthew Arnold was known to quote Old Uncle Al over a sherry now and then, though. ;PThe Vicar of VHShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06832137990485130735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032450846239938332.post-28093045241738346282009-01-06T06:58:00.000-06:002009-01-06T06:58:00.000-06:00Hunh. If the cannibals don't have cattle and they ...Hunh. If the cannibals don't have cattle and they eat humans for the meat and this is the only pig we see and its sole purpose is sexual, maybe he's not jumping the livestock. Maybe its just his, um, "partner." Jungle cannibal cultures are very progressive in come ways.<BR/><BR/>Ugh. I can only assume the the righteousness of you holy mission is what grants you such intestinal fortitude. You are a braver man than I, Vicar.<BR/><BR/>Tennyson wrote "nature, red in tooth and claw."CRwMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07896615209770501945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032450846239938332.post-13715182464116908612009-01-06T06:54:00.000-06:002009-01-06T06:54:00.000-06:00See, this is why the blogosphere is a beautiful th...See, this is why the blogosphere is a beautiful thing, Vicar. I was *thisclose* to breaking my self-imposed cannibal movie boycott, thinking that the Fabulous Mr. Berger had a role in this film. It was hard math--which has more value in my universe: watching a Teutonic Hottie ponce about in a sweaty, jungle fashion, or NOT watching a monkey meet its gruesome and very REAL demise...? I'm so glad I no longer have to stare down this serious moral dilemma.<BR/><BR/>And just think, this is apparently one of the "tamer" entries in this canon. Yikes...Tenebrous Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032561062849200919noreply@blogger.com