Review of Cannibal Holocaust (1980) by Eric Y — 11 May 2012

Best horror film of all time, amazing in every way, very controversial too.

This review of Cannibal Holocaust (1980) was written by Eric Y on 11 May 2012.

Cannibal Holocaust has generally received mixed reviews.

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