The few soldiers in a remote army camp in the 1840s Sierra Nevadas must fight an unnaturally powerful man who attacks them for one reason: he wants to feast on their flesh.
Also known as: Voraz (Mexican title)
Subgenres: cannibalism, vampire
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Absolutely fascinating. Ravenous held me transfixed for its entire run--at at least one point in the movie, my jaw was hanging open. The film was intelligently written, with interesting philosophical overtones and plot twists that completely surprised me. Every performance was dead-on excellent, though Robert Carlyle (who impresses me more and more with every film) stands out in a supremely creepy performance. The directing is intriguing and the cinematography beautiful--this is a highly recommended DVD if only for that reason--both working with the incredible production design to create a feeling of absolute reality. A cannibal tale that is really a unique take on vampire legends, Ravenous is one film I'll never forget . . . and one I plan to watch plenty of times. (Oct 5, 1999/Oct 7, 1999/Oct 28, 1999) | ||||||
Interestingly, director Antonia Bird is a vegetarian, as is star Guy Pierce.
The film's official site, which is still up at the time of this writing, has the following disclaimer: "No humans were harmed, tested or tasted in the making of this website. All recipes are fictitious. Twentieth Century Fox does not condone cannibalism."
