Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989) USA
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Director:J.F. Lawton
Studio:Cult Video
Writer:J.F. Lawton
Rating:4.0 (3 votes)
Rated:R
Date Added:2008-10-28
Last Seen:2008-11-07
ASIN:6305078599
UPC:9786305078593
Genre:Action & Adventure
Release:1999-01-12
IMDb:0094834
Duration:90
Picture Format:Pan & Scan
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
Sound:Dolby Digital 2.0
Languages:English
J.F. Lawton  ...  (Director)
J.F. Lawton  ...  (Writer)
 
Shannon Tweed  ...  Dr. Margo Hunt
Bill Maher  ...  Jim
Karen Mistal  ...  
Adrienne Barbeau  ...  Dr. Kurtz
Brett Stimely  ...  Jean-Pierre
Karen M. Waldron  ...  Bunny (as Karen Mistal)
Barry Primus  ...  Ford Maddox
Jim McKrell  ...  Dean Stockwell
Paul Ross  ...  Col. Mattel
Vicky Varner  ...  Barracuda Leader
Alan David Gelman  ...  Donnahew Leader
Pat Crawford Brown  ...  Secretary
Christopher Doyle  ...  Fred
Lloyd Gordon  ...  Sam
James Trenton  ...  Unsavory
Steve Reid  ...  Bushito
Comments: These women are serious about their taste in men!

Summary: "Cannibal Women" is not only a movie that's so bad, it's good, it delivers right-on satirical jabs at feminism, machoism, and male/female relations. Not only do we have a conniving military and warring factions of cannibal women, but a local male tribe, "the Donahues".
The chemistry between Shannon Tweed and Bill Maher is perfect--this is definitely Tweed's best performance anywhere, and Maher is perfect as a chauvinistic, directionally-challenged jungle guide. Karen Mistal, who has the thankless job of playing college student/mindless bimbo/aspiring feminist/aspiring cannibal woman, plays her role without flaw, as well. Only Adrienne Barbeau, in a cameo role, seems stiff. But somehow, even her performance works.
For a low-budget comedy, this film surprisingly packs a lot of laughs and even a message or two. Great fun.