In the Italian horror film Cannibal Apocalypse, John Saxon stars as Norman Hopper, an American Vietnam veteran who was captured and held as a POW for several years. When he returns home, he finds that his life has become a living nightmare. Hopper and his friend Charlie (played by Tony King) are forced to confront their inner demons, as they both become infected with a virus that causes them to crave human flesh. The virus is actually a form of cannibalism, and it spreads rapidly through the population.
As the two friends struggle to resist their hunger, they are pursued by the police and by Dr. Fredrick, a scientist who is determined to study the virus and find a cure.
Meanwhile, a group of cannibals led by Bukowski (Giovanni Lombardo Radice) have escaped from a mental institution and are wreaking havoc on the streets. They are relentless in their pursuit of flesh and will stop at nothing to satisfy their cravings.
Elizabeth Turner also appears in the film as Hopper's love interest, Jane, who becomes caught up in the madness as she tries to help Hopper and Charlie survive.
The film is a gruesome and violent reflection on the horrors of war and the destructive nature of human violence. It is also a commentary on the spread of infectious diseases and the dangers of unchecked scientific experimentation.
Directed by Antonio Margheriti and featuring a haunting score by Alexander Blonksteiner, Cannibal Apocalypse is a chilling and disturbing horror film that is not for the faint of heart. With graphic scenes of violence and cannibalism, it is a film that will stick with viewers long after the credits have rolled.
Overall, Cannibal Apocalypse is a well-made and well-acted horror film that explores some dark and disturbing themes. It is a movie that will appeal to fans of the genre and to those who are interested in exploring the darker aspects of human nature.
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