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Cannibal! The Musical

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A man (Juan Schwartz) convicted of cannibalism tells a reporter his story, complete with singing and dancing.

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If you're only going to watch one black comedy about a real-life explorer whose fellow travelers ended up eaten, make it Cannibal! The Musical.

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Kim Newman Empire Magazine 10/08/2018
3/5
It has its longeurs but there's an air of genial enthusiasm, tempered by sick humour, that is surprisingly engaging. Go to Full Review Anita Gates New York Times 01/01/2000
It's all pretty stupid, but at times, there are refreshingly ludicrous notes that even people old enough to see this movie without a guardian can appreciate. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Murder Made Fiction Podcast - Bloody Disgusting 02/27/2025
3/5
Despite being a little too long and in need of a few more songs, Trey Parker's Cannibal! The Musical is a delightfully earnest parody of Alfred Packer and musicals that anticipates his future work on South Park. Grab a beer and enjoy Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com 02/26/2025
B+
Filled with humor, creativity, and an accomplished soundtrack of memorable tunes, the offering is something of a triumph for Parker and his team, who manage to show real talent in their debut. Go to Full Review Germain Lussier io9.com 12/07/2020
What's also undeniable about the film is its charm. Everyone involved is so game to try things and so earnest with their performances. There's a sincerity to it. A warmness. Go to Full Review Alex Castle IGN Movies 10/08/2018
6/10
As a movie, it's good, but not great. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Bucky R @Bucky3085 Jan 24 Trey and Matt are hysterical as usual. See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Dec 5 Best... movie... ever!!!! I literally could not stop laughing from start to finish. You can definitely tell this was done by South Park creators. They even had Cartman's voice in the movie. This is one of the few comedies I was actually consistently laughing at, and that's what made it sooo good. Free on Plex Movies. Such a gem because NOOO one knows about it. Go watch! See more Oaklee D @ODie63 Oct 10 Trey Parker's first film is hilarious and I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Much better than I had anticipated. See more Kevin P @RT55971421 Jun 10 Endearing and charismatic despite its obviously amateur college student low budget production quality thanks to Trey Parker and Matt Stone's sharp comedic timing and energetic passion for musical satire. See more Jay H @RT70414899 09/24/2024 The drunken commentary track is hilarious, but the movie itself runs out of steam about 40 minutes into it. See more Tom F @RT55173143 09/06/2024 I’ve been curious about this project for a while, and I’m glad I finally saw it. A low-budget Troma production, an affectionate homage to Oklahoma, and a story that covers many touch points of the real Alfred Packer’s life. It works pretty well as a musical on its own, and foretells future Trey Parker projects like South Park and Book of Mormon. See more Read all reviews
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Trey Parker

Director

Trey Parker

Alferd Packer

Ian Hardin

Shannon Bell

Matt Stone

James Humphrey

Jon Hegel

Isreal Swan

Jason McHugh

Frank Miller

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Movie Info

Synopsis A man (Juan Schwartz) convicted of cannibalism tells a reporter his story, complete with singing and dancing.
Director
Trey Parker
Producer
Ian Hardin, Trey Parker, Matt Stone
Screenwriter
Trey Parker, Matt Stone
Production Co
Cannibal Films Ltd., Avenging Conscience
Rating
R
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 5, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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