Steinesongo Too many fans seem to be blown away

Nessieldwi Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Delight Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

mazec666 Back in 1993, University of Colorado film students Trey Parker and Matt Stone embarked on a project that would catapult them to the big time. A black comedy musical based on the infamous Alferd Packer, the only man ever convicted of cannibalism in the United States. By all means, the determination certainly paid off as this wasn't some tedious student film they were forced to make but it's a one-of-a-kind musical that must be seen to believe.Credited under the amusing pseudonym Juan Schwartz, Trey is a laugh riot in the title role because his expressions and deadpan delivery are oblivious to the events going on around him. His character traits would serve as the basis for Stan Marsh many years down the road. And speaking of "South Park," Matt's nerdy Humphrey is dressed exactly like Kyle Broflowski right down to the green hat and orange parka. And here's another useless trivia before the five trekkers enter the general store, Trey begins to sing the opening line of "It's a Shpadoinkle Day" in his Cartman voice. Okay that's enough of "South Park."In the vibrant role of Polly Pry, Trey's ex-girlfriend Toddy Walters is a naturally beautiful looking woman with an excellent singing voice. When watching the "This Side of Me" musical number, I couldn't help but think Toddy would've have been perfect to sing the theme from "Skyfall." She's got the exquisiteness and stage presence to headline a musical number and record an album without auto tune."Cannibal! The Musical" does have its faults cinematically. For example in Packer's ballerina dream sequence, close-ups of the body double can be seen in between shots. The sets have that "cheesy-as-hell" atmosphere but it does add to the corny artificially to the film. After all, it's supposed to pay homage to the classic Hollywood musicals that Trey watched growing up.If you're a "South Park" or "Team America" fan, watch it! If you're a fan of cheesy slasher films, watch it! And if you're a fan of cult musicals like "Rocky Horror," watch it!

shanvin2 ...Out of the awesomeness that is Cannibal the musical. Has to be seen to be understood and if you don't get it then please don't poison our gene pool by breeding. Ahhh ten lines, but what else can I say other than there are points in the film I was in tears, I was laughing so hard, the first time I watched it. Far better than a lot of films with ten times the budget, proving money a good movie does not make. If they put on the stage version in your town I recommend checking it out as it transfers very well to the stage. If you are a fan of Matt Stone and Trey Parker then this should be the next movie you watch. I hope this last line will put me at 10 lines.

MartinHafer This film was a college project by Trey Parker before he catapulted to fame for co-creating SOUTH PARK. Despite having a very low budget and some amateurish touches here and there, the film is amazingly funny and well made--so much so that it's really hard to imagine that a film student starred, directed, wrote and created the songs for this ultra-bizarre musical. Even if you think the film is just a sick joke, you've got to respect the ability of Parker to make this film with very little experience behind him.As for me, though, I thoroughly enjoyed the film. The songs were terrific, with lyrics that were just great and very, very catchy. Plus there were very liberal doses of humor throughout the film. Sadly, the more horrific and disgusting the humor, the more I seemed to enjoy myself. I particularly liked the one party member who wouldn't die, the important message to parents AFTER the film was already over and the fact that all the Indians were Japanese and spoke Japanese! I also am happy that I read through all the trivia BEFORE seeing the film so I knew to look out for odd little "Easter eggs"--such as the times that aliens popped briefly into the film in a way that many wouldn't even notice! Terribly clever, funny and cute--this has "cult film" written all over it. Interestingly, there is a play version of this film, though it has played mostly in smaller venues. It surely has "Broadway" written all over it and it's better than many of the popular shows there now! Maybe, just maybe, it will one day play there.By the way, since this is a Trey Parker film AND because it's about the joys of cannibalism, this is NOT a film for the kids (duh). Watch this one when the kids are asleep or at a sleepover--and don't let them know you watch funny crap like this!!! If you liked this sick film, try also watching the play "Batboy". It has a very similar style and sensibilities and is probably NOT a film for normal (a.k.a. "dull") people.

Coventry This looks like the most retarded movie ever unleashed upon horror & cult film loving audiences – and perhaps it is – but at the same time "Cannibal! The Musical!" is also the most pleasant surprise I've encountered in years and undeniably an extremely relaxing comedy experience. The repertoire of Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and definitely their odd sense of humor, may be an acquired taste but at least these gentlemen deliver something totally unique each time and have the guts to approach unusual and provocative themes. Any fan of "South Park" and "Team America: World Police" is likely to agree on that. With "Cannibal! The Musical", entirely completed whilst still attending university, Trey Parker filmed his own and slightly demented version of Alferd Packer's life story. I'm not at all familiar with the case, but supposedly Parker sticks close to the general facts about the only person in Colorado ever to be convicted for cannibalism. He's a lonely traveler (with a strange affection for his horse Lianne) that gets dragged along into an expedition to seek for more fertile places to live. The journey is much longer than anticipated and the eccentric group of five men runs into wicked competition (three "cowboys" that steel Alferd's horse), a bizarre tribe of Indians (that are actually Japanese) and eventually insanity and unbearable famishing. The opening sequence in court shows how the protagonist is accused of mercilessly butchering and eating his fellow travelers, but he then tells the female reporter Polly how things 'really' happened. "Cannibal! The Musical" isn't really a horror film and doesn't contain that much gore, apart from during the opening minutes, but that's meant as a sarcastic joke as the brief prologue just mentioned that all the violent parts have been removed – and I quote – for your viewing pleasure. The script is incredibly funny, with tasteless humor as well as subtle gags and clever references towards American history and the legal system. The songs are fantastic and truly hilarious – unlike I expected, I must admit – and of course the "Let's Build a Snowman" sequences are the absolute highlights of the film. I watched this movie with a mate, and ever since we're finishing every discussion or conversation with building a tall…or a not so tall …SNOWMAN! Lloyd Kaufman's company Troma Films eventually distributed the movie. I know many people are skeptical and/or hold a grudge against Troma (I'm actually one of them) but this "Cannibal! The Musical" is a prime example of why you shouldn't judge a film based on its production company. It's a world of difference compared to what low-grade smut Troma usually soils the horror-market with and I recommend it highly!