Believe it or not, there’s something here for everybody. ![]() If you’re looking to dive into films about the most ravenous of appetites, then cozy in, grab some fava beans and a nice chianti, and get ready for 11 of the most interesting films on cannibalism. It’s not always somber-toned blood and guts, however, since some films have dodged the usual expectations that one would understandingly have about cannibal movies, and Luca Guadagnino’s latest film, the Timothée Chalamet-starring Bones & All, is looking to be yet another of a long line of unique explorations of the subject. The genre of “Cannibal Film” is unsurprisingly plagued with controversy, with many of the films about this subject matter being condemned-or outright banned-for their brutality and their scandalous subject matter. Killers are one thing, though, and cannibals are another. That’s why there are so goddamn many true crime podcasts and why shows like Dexter, Criminal Minds, and Hannibalare so popular. It’s true: there’s something fascinating about cannibals, serial killers, and other folks of highly taboo practices. ![]() ![]() Since the days of Jonathan Swift’s A Modest Proposal, cannibalism has often served as a metaphor for bigger overarching themes that explore society and the human psyche.
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