The Cannibal Man
1972, Spanish. Directed by Eloy de la Iglesia.
When the butcher goes berserk....
A young man, Marco, working as a butcher, accidentally kills a taxi driver. His girlfriend Paula wants to go to the police so he has to kill her too. He then has to kill his brother, his brother’s fiancée and his father, who have become suspicious. He gets rid of the bodies by taking them to a slaughter house.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Cannibal Man
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 April 1972
- Original title
- La semana del asesino
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Eloy de la Iglesia, Antonio Fos
- Box office
- $58K
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The Cannibal Man: quick answers
Is The Cannibal Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cannibal Man?
The Cannibal Man runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Cannibal Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cannibal Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cannibal Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Cannibal Man is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Cannibal Man on?
The Cannibal Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cannibal Man?
If you liked The Cannibal Man, try Don't Leave the Kids Alone, Werewolf: The Beast Among Us, Last Straw.
Who directed The Cannibal Man?
The Cannibal Man (1972) was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia and stars Vicente Parra, Emma Cohen, Eusebio Poncela.