Few films in the history of cinema carry the weight of infamy quite like Ruggero Deodato’s 1980 shocker, Cannibal Holocaust . Banned in over 50 countries upon its release and leading to the director’s arrest on obscenity charges, the film is often cited as the grandfather of the "found footage" genre. Yet, to dismiss it merely as exploitation schlock is to overlook a deeply cynical, disturbing critique of modern media—a critique that feels arguably more relevant in the age of viral content than it did in the era of VHS.

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Despite its notorious reputation, "Cannibal Holocaust" has had a lasting impact on the horror genre. The film's influence can be seen in many later horror movies, including "The Blair Witch Project" and "The Green Inferno."