Dissecting Cannibal Holocaust

Dissecting Cannibal Holocaust explores the film's relevance to cinematic and literary history, anthropology, nature studies, ethics and censorship, media and journalism, documentary filmmaking, representations of cannibalism and post-colonialism, and genre cinema, making provocative arguments about the influence of corporate media, the purpose of art, the relationship between industrialized and indigenous people, the amorality of nature, and the roots of violence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2024
Publisher: Lexington Books

Since its release in 1980, the Italian horror film Cannibal Holocaust has shocked viewers and provoked censors with its graphic imagery and unrelenting nihilism. The film follows a group of researchers who travel to the Amazon rainforest to study cannibalism and encounter a tribe of cannibals. The controversy over the film's release has been intense, with some critics arguing that it is a work of art that explores the darkest aspects of human nature, while others have condemned it as a glorification of violence and racism.

Dissecting Cannibal Holocaust examines the film's relevance to cinematic and literary history, anthropology, nature studies, ethics and censorship, media and journalism, documentary filmmaking, representations of cannibalism and post-colonialism, and genre cinema. The book also addresses some of the most frequent criticisms of the film, including its depictions of native people and the inclusion of real-life animal killings.

Matching the audacity of the film itself, Dissecting Cannibal Holocaust makes provocative arguments about the influence of corporate media, the purpose of art, the relationship between industrialized and indigenous people, the amorality of nature, and the roots of violence. The film's use of graphic imagery and its unrelenting nihilism have been seen as a reflection of the darkest aspects of human nature, and its impact on viewers has been profound.

Despite its controversial nature, Cannibal Holocaust has become a cult classic and has been studied by scholars and film enthusiasts around the world. The film's influence can be seen in many other films and media, and its themes continue to be relevant today. Whether you love or hate the film, Dissecting Cannibal Holocaust is a must-read for anyone interested in the darkest aspects of human nature and the power of cinema.

Weight: 549g
Dimension: 237 x 158 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666914023