Cannibal Terror

Cannibal Terror

Year: 1980

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: French

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Deep in the jungle, a clan of flesh‑eating cannibals lies in wait. After a botched kidnapping, two criminals and their captive take refuge in a friend’s jungle house. When one of them rapes the host’s wife, the trio becomes the hunted, destined to be devoured by the nearby cannibal tribe.

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Timeline & Setting – Cannibal Terror (1980)

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Time period

Location

Bar, Jungle, Cannibal village, Border

Two criminals, Mario and Roberto, meet at a bar with Lina, triggering the kidnapping plan. The action then moves to a remote jungle near a border with cannibal territory, a dangerous landscape that frames the pursuit. The jungle village where the cannibals dwell becomes the epicenter of captivity, pursuit, and survival.

🍹 Bar 🌴 Jungle 🗺️ Border 🏕️ Cannibal village

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Main Characters – Cannibal Terror (1980)

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Mario (Antonio Mayans)

A ruthless kidnapper who partners with Roberto to seize Florence. He participates in the assault on Manuela and ultimately meets a brutal end as cannibals attack after Antonio asserts control.

🔪 Criminal 🌀 Violent 😈 Aggressive

Roberto (Antoine Fontaine)

A member of the kidnapping duo whose greed propels the plot forward; he shares the venture with Mario and faces danger when the group is pursued by cannibals.

🔪 Criminal 🌀 Greedy 😈 Opportunist

Lina (Mariam Camacho)

A companion in the kidnapping plot who is captured by the cannibals and ultimately devoured, illustrating the brutal stakes of the expedition.

🗡️ Co-conspirator 🧭 Reckless 😢 Victimized

Florence

The daughter of Madame and Monsieur Danville, kidnapped to secure a ransom. She remains unharmed and is eventually reunited with her parents after the perilous journey.

👶 Kidnapped 🛡️ Rescued 🧭 Hopeful

Madame Danville

The wealthy mother whose daughter is abducted, she drives the search operation alongside border guards and locals in a bid to recover Florence.

💎 Wealth 🧭 Determined 👩‍👧 Protective

Monsieur Danville

A wealthy father who joins the rescue effort, coordinating with border guards to locate his daughter and bring her home.

💼 Wealthy 🧭 Determined 🕊️ Hopeful

Manuela

Antonio's wife who endures an assault by Mario; she provides testimony that fuels Anthony's vow of vengeance and resilience in the wake of trauma.

💪 Survivor ❣️ Victim 🗡️ Resilient

Antonio

The host in the jungle who later seeks justice after Manuela's assault and aids in the search for Florence.

🏕️ Host ⚔️ Avenger 🐾 Hunter

Mickey

The woman who accompanies the criminals to the border and is captured by the cannibals, underscoring the peril of the journey.

🚗 Driver 🧭 Vulnerable 🐊 Threatened

Pietro

A listed gang member (uncredited) whose presence underscores the ensemble nature of the kidnapping scheme; no specific actions are detailed in the summary.

🗡️ Gang member 🕵️‍♂️ Uncredited 🌀 Shadowy

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Major Themes – Cannibal Terror (1980)

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🩸 Violence

The narrative is driven by brutal acts—from kidnapping to rape and cannibalism—that push the plot forward. Violence reveals how greed and fear override morality in a lawless setting. The jungle and village become stages where power is exercised and victims struggle to endure.

🧭 Survival

Characters navigate a hazardous landscape, river crossings, and a constant threat from the cannibal tribe. Alliances form and fracture as the group fights to escape with Florence. Endurance and quick, pragmatic decisions determine who survives.

🔥 Danger

Danger is ever-present, with predators, hostile terrain, and hostile humans looming at every turn. Trust is scarce, and vengeance drives some characters to take extreme actions. The climax hinges on tense confrontations between the rescuers, the Danvilles, and the cannibal community.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:12

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