Dive into the shocking world of Eaten Alive! (Mangiati vivi!), the notorious 1980 Italian cannibal horror film written and directed by Umberto Lenzi. Known for its raw jungle setting and disturbing themes, this cult classic is a cornerstone of the cannibal subgenre.
Plot Overview:
A woman named Sheila (played by Janet Ågren) ventures into the jungles of New Guinea to find her missing sister, who has been abducted by a dangerous cult. Alongside mercenary Mark (Robert Kerman), she discovers a world of ritualistic terror, cannibal tribes, and a charismatic cult leader who controls his followers with fear.
📌 Key Details:
Original Title: Mangiati vivi!
Release Date: March 20, 1980 (Italy)
Runtime: 91 minutes
Director & Screenwriter: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Robert Kerman, Janet Ågren, Ivan Rassimov, Paola Senatore, Me Me Lai, Mel Ferrer
Music: Roberto Donati & Fiamma Maglione
Production Company: Dana Film
Genre: Cannibal Horror / Adventure
Ratings: IMDb 5.1/10 | Rotten Tomatoes 36/100
✨ Why Watch?
A gritty, violent, and controversial entry in the Italian cannibal wave of the late 1970s–80s.
Features cult themes, jungle survival, and shocking gore that made the genre infamous.
Directed by Umberto Lenzi, a master of exploitation cinema.
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