Cannibal Holocaust (1980)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.2

Overview

In 1979, intent on venturing into the vast and unexplored areas of the virgin Amazon rainforest, a small American film crew attempts to make a documentary about the region's indigenous cannibalistic tribes, only to disap...

Starring Cast

Robert Kerman • Francesca Ciardi • Perry Pirkanen

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Robert Kerman • Francesca Ciardi • Perry Pirkanen

Where to watch

Philo

Google Play

YouTube

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: Medium

The film's dominant themes align with left-leaning values through its stark critique of Western media exploitation and cultural imperialism, explicitly challenging the moral superiority of 'civilized' society over indigenous cultures.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a traditional casting approach with a predominantly white main cast, and indigenous characters are presented within the context of the film's horror and exploitation themes rather than explicit diversity initiatives. However, the narrative strongly critiques the white, male protagonists, portraying them as morally corrupt and exploitative, thereby offering a significant commentary on Western colonialist attitudes and the destructive impact of "civilization."

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Cannibal Holocaust does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on the controversial found-footage depiction of a documentary crew's violent encounters in the Amazon, with no queer representation.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film does not feature any scenes where a female character defeats one or more male opponents in direct physical combat. Female characters are primarily depicted as victims or participants in tribal rituals, not as combatants achieving victory against male adversaries.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Cannibal Holocaust is an original film featuring characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior installments from which character genders could have been established and subsequently swapped.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Cannibal Holocaust is an original film with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which a character's race could have been established and subsequently changed.