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Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: snickr@hotmail.com on November 06, 1998, 10:10:45 PM
Bad movie!!! This is a one of the great movies of all time.  How did the oscar committee miss this one?  "Cannibal Women..." is one of my ten favorite movies ever.  A true classic that will stand the test of time.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: RickB52@aol-dot-com on April 12, 1999, 04:35:04 AM
Bad movie or intentionally camp? I opt for the latter. <a href="http://members.tripod.com/~FredrikPersson/open.html">One source</a> says the movie's writer is billed as J.D. Athens, a pseudonym for J.F. Lawton, who also wrote "Pretty Woman," and who is currently working on the camp action parody "V.I.P." TV series starring Pamela Anderson.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: Nekkidman on July 07, 1999, 08:54:36 PM
Does this crappy movie really deserve this much attention?  What the hell was Bill Mahr thinking when he did this turkey?  I've only seen this one on cable.  There would have to be a hell of a lot of nudity to make me sit through this film again.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: hiker.yote@iname.com on July 08, 1999, 01:40:25 AM
Just felt like saying, this movie caused a considerable and long lasting stench on my university campus back in 1992.  The Soc/Anth Society wanted to show it as a fundraiser... the radical feminist element on campus took umbrage... and a war that lasted a year and rampaged across the letters page of our student newspaper AND the local news ensued. All for this movie.

Behold, the power of Cheese.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: rosie@ihug.co.nz on November 22, 1999, 02:17:11 AM
Feminism and avocado dip....sounds like Fraulein Maria singing about My Favourite Things.  This should be on every Z-grade film-loving feminist's must-see list.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: a.moreno@mindspring.com on January 01, 2000, 08:50:10 PM
This is one of the funniest films I have ever seen. I've never thought it should be included in a list of bad films to avoid,or that it was bad through ineptness.It's INTENTIONALLY bad--that's what makes it so funny. The dialogue is hysterical--Adrienne Barbeau's comment about Bill Maher "looking a little marinated" is priceless,and Maher does a hilarious caricature of a supermacho stud.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: Paul H. on January 28, 2000, 11:24:42 AM
Very Good Film.  7 out of ten.

The actors act very poorly with much skill and harmony.  Its cheap and bland,  But it is very well tied together and seamless cheap and bland.  If you are going to not put any effort in to a movie, might as well not put any effort into a movie right.  "You" (meaning anyone) and your friends could never make something this good.  Bill Mahr or Shannon Tweed wouldn't even give us the time of day.  (kiss the directors and producers feet for this film)


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: Yamara on February 28, 2000, 06:31:00 PM
I loved this movie! It was so incredibly stupid that it was hilarious. The acting was horrible. But I think it was intentional, and it turned out great in the end [for some reason...]


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: Lily Pomona on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
Yes, the writer/director really is J.F. Lawton, screenwriter of "Pretty Woman," "Under Siege," and executive producer of V.I.P.  How do I know?  Because I was there.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: Ebert on July 24, 2000, 03:11:55 PM
I give this movie two thumbs up. If I had any more thumbs I would give it more. One of the classic pieces of American film and destined to go into the archives of campy movies.
Not much of this film was wasted or left on the cutting room floor, and that is a blessing for all us B movie watchers.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: http://cybertoad.com on July 26, 2000, 08:47:00 AM
Hey I have questions About this Movie ?
Concerned Viewer:
Hey is this why Bill Mahr didnt make anymore movies ?
Is this why he is doomed to be on Cable for ever?
Is this Why "B" movies are the only place you can buy cheese ?
Will Batman and the Boy Wonder ever wear Boxers?

Was this one of the Videos Thas was Sold on a BetaMax in the stores?
Was This the Movie that Launched Adrienne Barbeau's carreer to such great hits as CREEPSHOW ?
Will I stop asking Questions About This Movie ?

Long Live The "B's"



Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: on July 25, 2000, 08:30:20 PM
It was hard to belive, I like moves that could be true. Come on who would name a jungle after an Avocardo. Other than that I can see the hole move working in real life.


It rocks. Keep it up.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: NohraCecilia on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
This movie shows us how North American women want to take the men's role today. That is what they really would like to do...being the bosses, trying to be stronger than men and hiding their femininism behing a strong cold character.  


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: DigginIt on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
This was one of the first movies I remember watching and truly enjoying - it started a long relationship with movies that has blossomed into more than just puppy love...though I have graduated onto more advanced studies of film, I can't help but feel that tingle all over again everytime I hear Bill Mahr say "Hey, Baby! Wanna go for a ride in my Vette?" Oooohhhh...tingles...


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: V_Death on May 10, 2001, 02:39:41 PM
THIS is the best movie ever made!!!  Bill Mahr is a misunderstood genius of understated acting - so understated it deos not look like he knows how to act. Shannon Tweed is a role model for women everywhere - with her staggering intellect and bountiful, er, bountiful, uh..... Oh, what the hell, her amazing cleavage.  I salute the producers of this work of cinematic art.  A Masterpiece.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: E. M. Burke on May 11, 2001, 03:06:17 PM
I watch this movie every time I get home sick for San Bernardino. The last time I saw it was twelve years ago. But where is the smog? How did they import so much clean air for production?


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: Vasquez on November 25, 2006, 04:09:03 PM
Lost women tribes speak French? Coolness! ;)
How come this movie never was exported?????

Jerome, from France...


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: Phil on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
As much as I fall over laughing whenever I watch this film (nothing beats the barroom dialog clip that used to grace this humble site) I must disagree with you Avocado-heads who think this is one of the best films ever made - obviously you've never seen Maher in PIZZAMAN, where his over-the-top Bogart imitation sends me into spasms of laughter.  When I first saw it, I was travelling on business with a clearly humor-impaired co-worker who couldn't pull himself away from it, either.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: avantard on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
I CANNOT believe that it is not mentioned on the review page or the comments page that this is an obvious parody of Apocalypse Now and Heart of Darkness. Oh maybe it's so obvious everyoenelse felt no need to mention it? SHEESH! Her name is KURTZ fer god sakes!


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: big jim on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
T:his movie sucks!  And I'm not talking about the women.  Can you say, "Politically Incorrect?"


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: Chris1 on September 12, 2001, 10:06:44 PM
I hated this stupid movie I watched it on HBO and it sucks. The only good things about this movie is Shannon Tweed and that girl who played Bunny. she was on that show that was on FOX called Beans Baxter and in that RETURN OF THE KILLER TOMATOES. I just wondered what happen to her were is she now?


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: lostmissy on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
Bunny is played by Ms Karen Mistal . She is also noted for playing the role of Tara in "return of the Killer tomatoes" playing pretty much the same character (I'm not knocking her, I like both movies!) Here last movie to date was "Space Cowboys" which was a change of pace...


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: Slartibartfast on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
This movie ROCKS!  Obviously one of Bill Maher's most shining moments.  The acting is superb, the plotline eminently believable, and not a logic flaw to be found!

Just kidding, obviously.  I only wish no one else knew of this movie so that I could blackmail Mr. Maher with my first (only?) release copy.

If you liked PizzaMan, you'll love this movie.
If you like avacadoes, you'll love this movie.
If you like big boobs, you'll love this movie.
If you like *realism*, RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: T.J. Norton on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
This film is worthy of Maher's political correctness busting (no pun intended) credentials. This campy chunk succeeds in telling the She God Feminists to get over themselves. The women in the film deserve credit for being willing to comically portray feminism's foibles while still aspiring to the liberating ideal that the movement was supposed to offer both genders in the first place.
This film laughs at the absurd idea that feminism's final triumph means a world without men. With tongue firmly in cheek, Maher lets it be known that the PC Divas have simply missed the boat.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: T.J. on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
I just wanted to correct the previous poster who can't even spell, "New Yourk" correctly, yet he goes on to lecture us about world literature.
"Heart of Darkness" by Joesph Conrad is the story being spoofed in "Cannibal Women In The Avocado Jungle Of Death".
There is indeed a character named, "Kurtz", in "Heart Of Darkness". The other main character is named, Marlow. Bill Maher is loosly assuming the Marlow role in the movie.
"Apocalypse Now" was also based on "Heart Of Darkness" and the the name, "Kurtz", is borrowed in that movie as a tribute to Joseph Conrad.
Devon, it's obvious you don't read unless it's the instructions to a video game, but please don't attemp to pass off your ignorance as fact.

Are you drunk, Doooood?

T.J.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: mike on November 21, 2003, 05:42:44 AM
How can so many people just not get it? Watch TLC if you want realism.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: Vanman on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
I watched this film a couple of years ago. Yes, it is a bad movie, but it's a GOOD bad movie. If I want realisim, I'd watch a documentary. This film is a good way to kill an hour and a half and be mildly entertained.


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: Madd on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
I so love this movie ... it goes beyond love! I have it on DVD ... one of the few I care enough to buy ... along with Killer Klowns, Logan's Run, and Sundown: The Vampire In Retreat. B-Movies are teh rock!


Title: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: lump516 on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
The movie seems to be deliberately dumb, in a smart sort of way, and the cast is a hoot.  The assumption is that Shannon Tweed is too pretty to be a good actress, but ever since I saw her in a very funny guest shot on CAGNEY AND LACEY (as the star of a TV cop show who makes life difficult for the main characters--of the actual TV cop show), I've liked her.  She's very funny here again, as the one reasonably sane, normal, brain-functioning person caught in a vortex of idiots, fanatics, bimbos, and worst of all--politicians.  Bill Maher is also pretty funny as the macho idiot she's forced to deal with, as is Adrienne Barbeau as the feminist cannibal.  If you never see this film, your life will not be poorer for it--but there are worse ways to waste a couple of hours . . .


Title: Re: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: CheezeFlixz on May 11, 2008, 04:29:04 PM
This has got to be one of the funniest camp style movies I've seen, I finally watch it again after many years and it's still as funny now as it was then. True you have put up with the insufferable with Bill Maher, but in this rare case he is actually funny. And who, I ask who could like Bunny? She is the typical 80's airhead with a great body, what's not to like about that.
It is well worth adding to any collection.


Title: Re: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: JG Wayness on August 14, 2008, 09:41:34 AM
 :tongueout:Totally camp and very "inside" politics, right for that time. .. As usual, funny, campy stuff will be slammed by people who "don't get it"...
But this flick is well done and quite funny.  Good direction, good music, just well done - even if it shows its age a little bit.


Title: Re: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: WilliamWeird1313 on November 11, 2008, 09:26:27 AM
Too few movies utilize both the words "cannibal" and "avocado" in their titles.


Cryin' shame.


Title: Re: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: Psycho Circus on November 11, 2008, 09:35:20 AM
Has anyone actually had an avacado? They're horrific  :buggedout:


Title: Re: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: WilliamWeird1313 on November 11, 2008, 09:40:13 AM
Has anyone actually had an avacado? They're horrific  :buggedout:

I try to avoid eating any food that isn't unnatural, unhealthy, toxic, processed, junk food.

The above statement is meant to be a joke... but it is truer than I'd like to admit.


Title: Re: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: BoyScoutKevin on November 14, 2008, 06:10:29 PM
Actually, I find avocados make excellent guacamole, which goes wonderfully with Tex-Mex. I also like to eat 'em, peeled, deseeded, and with a little bit of lemon or lime juice on 'em. But they are alot of work to process, so I don't have 'em that often.

Now, would someone explain to me how this thread got off of the topic of films and onto the topic of food?


Title: Re: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: ToyMan on November 15, 2008, 01:32:19 AM
unmashed, plain, ripe avocado slices are pretty much the greatest topping for carne asada tacos, man. that's all i'm sayin'...


Title: Re: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: SoCalGuy on August 15, 2010, 12:37:17 AM
Someone should mention that Dr. Kurtz is played by Adrienne Barbeau. It's a veritable breastacular!


Title: Re: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: judge death on August 15, 2010, 02:59:19 AM
 loved the slam this movie did on Phyllis Schaffly.


Title: Re: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Post by: ChunkeeOne on December 22, 2011, 03:55:00 AM
I liked it. I thought I was going to have an aneurism when my mom recorded over it with an episode of "Little House on the Prairie" because I couldn't imagine anyone every putting it out in stores again. I mean, I liked it but it's not for everyone. It's one of those movies that I'm glad they made back then, instead of now. If it were made these days, they'd probably try to make it more serious and heartfelt. I can just imagine the crappy reviews? And it's not fair. Yes, I'm a proud '80's & '90's kid and I am unashamed.

What were the choices again? Avocado & crab (or was it clam) dip?
I'd be torn on the subject to... I'd probably have to alternate. But then again, I wouldn't have the choice. Only the women get the dip. The men get slavery, sex and then butchering, followed by cannibalism, of course. A life I think I could have led and died happy in...