: The film looked so real that Deodato was arrested and charged with murder in Italy. Authorities believed the on-screen deaths were actual "snuff" footage.
Cannibal Holocaust is a 1980 Italian horror film directed by Ruggero Deodato. The film is a found-footage horror movie that tells the story of a group of documentary filmmakers who venture into the Amazon rainforest to make a film about the local cannibal tribes. However, they soon find themselves being stalked and killed by the very people they came to film. index of cannibal holocaust 1980
Despite the controversy surrounding it, "Cannibal Holocaust" has had a lasting impact on the horror genre. The film's influence can be seen in later works, such as "The Blair Witch Project" and "The Last Broadcast." The film's raw and unflinching style has also inspired a new wave of filmmakers, pushing the boundaries of on-screen violence and realism. : The film looked so real that Deodato