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Cannibal! The Musical | 
 enlarge | Actors: Dian Bachar, Stephen Blackpool, Stan Brakhage, Dan Brother, Duster
Studio: TROMA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Category: DVD
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Rating:  178 reviews
Sales Rank: 10155
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Academy Ratio
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 95 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: TROD9986D
UPC: 790357998630
EAN: 0790357998630
ASIN: B00000K3TK
Theatrical Release Date: 1996
Release Date: February 1, 2000
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Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 08/16/2005 Run time: 105 minutes Rating: R
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Alferd Packer was the only man in the United States ever convicted of cannibalism--what better hero for fellow Coloradan and future South Park creator Trey Parker to celebrate in music? Blue-eyed and boyish Parker was still in college when he wrote, directed, composed the songs for, and took the starring role as the innocent young Packer in this film, giving a gee- whiz performance as an ambitious pioneer who joins an ill-fated trek west that ends up stranded in the mountains. At times resembling a perverse community theater parody of Rodgers and Hammerstein ("My heart's as full as a baked po-ta-to!"), Parker bounces back and forth between cheery production numbers and goony songs ("Let's build a snowman," sings one starving-mad hiker) and grotesque gore (bloody body parts, festering sores, human hors d'oeuvres). It lacks in style and consistency and the juvenile gags and fart jokes wear thin over the course of a feature film, but Parker's sheer energy and inventiveness carry the overlong picture to a rousing conclusion. Regular Parker collaborators Matt Stone and Dian Bachar costar in this tuneful barbecue. --Sean Axmaker
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| Customer Reviews: Read 173 more reviews...
 my heart's as full as a baked potato November 20, 2008
D. K. Stokes
Mild-mannered Alfred Packer (Parker) finds himself leading a small group through the mountains and ends up accused of cannibalism. The movie starts after his arrest and is told in flashbacks to the reporter (Toddy Walters) who'll do anything to get her story.
There are vicious trappers, Japanese Indians, and a bittersweet love story between Alfred Packer and Lianne. And in true musical fashion, the characters have a tendency to burst into song.
As you might guess from the presence of Parker & Stone, Cannibal the Musical is hysterically funny and cheerfully disgusting. Add several weird and catchy songs, and it's impossible to resist. Truly, it's a shpedoinkal movie.
 I Ordered This When I Was Hungry October 24, 2008
Arnold Gallows (Bellingham, WA)
Cannibal! The Musical is an extraordinarily veracious piece of viewing pleasure from the creators of South Park. Filled with many sing-a-long songs for the whole family*, it gives musicals a great name. The plot is quite daringly clever as it keeps you attached to the magnificent dialogue and jokes betwixt feverishly addicting musical scenes. The romance in the film is also heart-felt, forcing tears to slide down the cheeks of anyone who watches the scene where Alfred Packer professes his recently departed love, whilst reminiscing wonderful memories of joint happiness together.
If you're willing to join Trey Parker in this "Whoa-It's-Like-I'm-Actually-Venturing-Along-With-Alfred-Packer" kind of film, then put on your "I H8 Trapperz" shirt and hop along for the ride.
*(kids under 15 shouldn't really sing-a-long per se, let alone watch the film, and if your family consists of only 15 year olds and younger, then I can only wonder how you obtained the film and how you're a family of 15 year olds and younger)
The Movie that Made Me Love Troma! October 16, 2008
Brother Malachai (Portland, OR USA)
This movie was the movie that made me appreciate what Troma Films had to offer. I had never seen anything by them before this film, and I saw it because of Trey Parker and Matt Stone, hearing that it was one of their first works. However, after seeing it, and seeing the previews at the beginning of the film, I realized that I was missing out. I expanded out and saw other Troma films like 'Sgt. Kabuki Man' and 'The Toxic Avenger', which were good. I also saw some duds, like 'Surf Nazi's Must Die' and 'The Stendhal Syndrome', the later of which I wish I could get that two hours of my life back.
All in all, if you have never seen a Troma film, start here, it won't hurt, it's campy low budget B movie excellence!
Hilarious April 17, 2008
Dennis from Canada
This movie was hilarious. I highly recommend for Trey Parker and Matt Stone fans. The highlights for me were the musical numbers, but overall really awesome considering it was made for $70,000.
Chunks of Alive, Wizard of Oz, and Blazing Saddles marinated by South Park and deep-fried by Troma March 22, 2008
C. Christopher Blackshere (Finding comfort in hell)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Trey Parker teams up with Lloyd Kaufman to tell the true story of Alfred Packer, the only person ever convicted of cannibalism in America. Making a musical about people eating human flesh? BRILLIANT! This is an amusing little jaunt into nerdy absurdity.
Some gold-diggers(men actually mining for gold)set off on a dangerous expedition from Utah to Colorado in search of riches. They meet some friendly Japanese Indians? and battle against some troublemaking trappers along with the harsh elements.
There's gore and gay songs and humor along the way. The sick side of Troma actually seems toned down quite a bit though, this is no BloodSucking Freaks.
Overall, this is some nice entertainment although I expected more grotesque killings and raunchiness. Still a worthy production from those crazy Troma folks.
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