One of the most wonderful and loving people I've ever had the pleasure to meet is my dear departed Aunt Kathy. A truly kind and beautiful soul. Back in the day she used to do nannying for Ivan Reitman; producer of Ghostbusters, Stripes, Heavy Metal and other such Hollywood blockbusters.
Anyway, screwing around on IMDB I discovered an Ivan Reitman directed low budget film from 1973 shot in Beaverton and staring Eugene Levy and Andrea Martin! And to make matters better; it's called Cannibal Girls!
Listen; I am very well versed in low budget 70's horror. And this movie is no different in the expected clunkiness of the plot and pisspoor nature of the special effects. Films of this era would generally compensate for these shortcomings by peppering scenes with unnecessary toplessness, a tactic that is also used here.
However, something that Cannibal Girls does have that many of its peers don't is great performances. Levey, Martin, The Reverend, the titillating cannibal girls and their victims are all great. In fact the film was shown in Spain's 1973 International Horror Film festival and Levey took home best actor along with Martin snagging best actress.
Ultimately this all boils down to a bonafide hidden gem. A slice of early 70's rural southern Ontario that isn't easily found in other films.
Anyway, screwing around on IMDB I discovered an Ivan Reitman directed low budget film from 1973 shot in Beaverton and staring Eugene Levy and Andrea Martin! And to make matters better; it's called Cannibal Girls!
Listen; I am very well versed in low budget 70's horror. And this movie is no different in the expected clunkiness of the plot and pisspoor nature of the special effects. Films of this era would generally compensate for these shortcomings by peppering scenes with unnecessary toplessness, a tactic that is also used here.
However, something that Cannibal Girls does have that many of its peers don't is great performances. Levey, Martin, The Reverend, the titillating cannibal girls and their victims are all great. In fact the film was shown in Spain's 1973 International Horror Film festival and Levey took home best actor along with Martin snagging best actress.
Ultimately this all boils down to a bonafide hidden gem. A slice of early 70's rural southern Ontario that isn't easily found in other films.