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Devil Hunter

Original title: El caníbal
  • 1980
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
3.6/10
1.8K
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Devil Hunter (1980)
SpanishFolk HorrorHorror

a young woman modelling in South America is kidnapped for ransom in the jungle when a Vietnam veteran is going to rescue her only to find out that the jungle is filled with cannibalsa young woman modelling in South America is kidnapped for ransom in the jungle when a Vietnam veteran is going to rescue her only to find out that the jungle is filled with cannibalsa young woman modelling in South America is kidnapped for ransom in the jungle when a Vietnam veteran is going to rescue her only to find out that the jungle is filled with cannibals

  • Director
    • Jesús Franco
  • Writers
    • Julián Esteban
    • Jesús Franco
  • Stars
    • Ursula Buchfellner
    • Al Cliver
    • Antonio Mayans
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    • IMDb RATING
    3.6/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jesús Franco
    • Writers
      • Julián Esteban
      • Jesús Franco
    • Stars
      • Ursula Buchfellner
      • Al Cliver
      • Antonio Mayans
    • 41User reviews
    • 66Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Photos64

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    Top Cast15

    Ursula Buchfellner
    Ursula Buchfellner
    • Laura Crawford
    • (as Ursula Fellner)
    Al Cliver
    Al Cliver
    • Peter Weston
    Antonio Mayans
    Antonio Mayans
    • Jack
    • (as Robert Foster)
    Antônio do Cabo
    • Thomas
    • (as Antonio de Cabo)
    Bertrand Altmann
    • The Devil
    • (as Burt Altman)
    Gisela Hahn
    Gisela Hahn
    • Jane
    Muriel Montossé
    Muriel Montossé
    • Girl on Yacht
    • (as Victoria Adams)
    Werner Pochath
    Werner Pochath
    • Chris
    Melo Costa
    • Pablito
    • (as Leonardo Costa)
    Aline Mess
    Aline Mess
    • Cannibal Priestess
    • (as Lynn Mess)
    Claude Boisson
    • Cannibal Chief
    Tibi Costa
    Óscar Cortina
    • Goldstein
    Ana Paula
    Russel Case
    • Jack
    • (voice: English version)
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • Jesús Franco
    • Writers
      • Julián Esteban
      • Jesús Franco
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Devil Hunter' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Related interests

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    Spanish
    Florence Pugh in Midsommar (2019)
    Folk Horror
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The demon's bug-eyes were created with ping-pong balls that had tiny holes poked in them to allow the actor to see.
    • Goofs
      A woman is chained to a tree in, supposedly, the jungle. The tree is completely covered in carved names of lovers and was here people.
    • Quotes
      • Jack: [having a flashback] Peter!
      • Peter Weston: What's the matter, Jack?
      • Jack: It was just like this place... all those bombs. Oh! Oh my poor head. I hate the jungle and its humidity.
      • Peter Weston: Come now. It's all over now.
      • Jack: ...and these shadows...
      • Peter Weston: We're not in Vietnam now.
      • Jack: This heat...
      • Peter Weston: Come on!
      • Jack: The blood was all over the place. I can't take it. Not again. Get me outta here. I can't get these painful memories out if my head
      • Peter Weston: Calm down. Come on... you most control yourself
      • Jack: Wait a minute. Let me take a pill.
      • [moans]
      • Peter Weston: OK?
      • Jack: That'll be better. It'll steady my nerves.
      • Peter Weston: Come on!
      • Jack: I'm sorry, Peter. But I just can't get it out of my mind. I was the only one who survived. You know that? The only one!
      • Peter Weston: I know, I know. You'll get over it in time. I promise.
    • Alternate versions
      There were two videos that were banned in the UK as 'video nasties'. Both were released by 'Cinehollywood'. Both are uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 5, 1980 (West Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • France
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Sexo Cannibal
    • Filming locations
      • Benidorm, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Eurociné
      • J.E. Films (Julian Esteban Films)
      • Lisa-Film
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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