Lenzi and Deodato do have one thing in common beyond one ripping off the other, and it’s the inherent xenophobia that’s carried over to modern horror movies. Whereas directors have preached the fear of foreigners, Lenzi and Deodato seem to have a fear of the American, the individual who is smug, self-entitled, and ravage other cultures for their personal gain. Of course we know that’s not true in today’s society… right? And sadly like Deodato’s film, the message of we being the true cannibals in a tribe of savages is pounded into our heads to the point where we begin to think “Alright, we get it!” When all hope is lost, Lenzi does make good on the promise of grue with some rather grotesque acts of torture and vengeance. While the production stinks, and the basic finale is confusing, “Cannibal Ferox” is not a complete waste of time. It entertains in many instances, but sadly not as much as the previous cannibal films I’ve encountered.