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 CANNIBAL
CAMPOUT (
Camp
Motion Pictures
) 1988. Horror. 89 Minutes.
Unrated. Gore Galore. Four friends escape to the woods for a
camping trip and get slaughtered and eaten by some cannibals.
How’s that for a summary?
For a movie that, by my estimates, cost $37.50 to make, I
couldn’t be more pleased. Cannibal
Campout is by far the best no/low budget horror film I’ve ever seen.
Before I explain why I enjoyed the movie so much, let me just say
upfront that a majority of the acting is atrocious, but then again, what
do you expect for under $50. My
favorite part of any horror movie is most certainly the blood, gore, and
killing and this movie perfects all 3.
The blood and gore is so over the top in Cannibal Campout that it’s safe to say that at least 75% of the
budget was used on fake blood. Cannibal
Campout contains 2 of the most disturbingly hilarious scenes I’ve
ever laid my eyes on. I
don’t want to ruin it for those who have not seen the film, but one
involves a pregnant woman, a fetus, and a hungry psycho.
Besides the amazing gore, this movie also has an amazingly awful
dialogue and plot, which makes the movie that much better.
For a movie that was made as a practice run, it’s amazing to see
it selling on DVD 20 years later. The
cast is made up of friends and family of director Jon McBride, who in
addition to directing, also plays a leading role. DVD
extras include director’s commentary, deleted scenes, and interviews
with the cast. “What’s the
difference between an enzyme and a hormone? You can’t hear an enzyme.”
-C
Clark
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