Island of the Cannibal Death Gods (2011 Video) User Reviews

Horrible, But..........

[legwarmers1980 · 2/10 · 18 January 2012]

What can I say. This is one of the worst horror films ever made. I'm talking a bore/snore fest of some of the screen's worst acting talent in the history of motion pictures.

The cast of never-weres, never-to-bes,and unknowns, all rate with zero acting talent. The script and the direction are just as bad. Made on a shoe-string budget of about one dollar and fifty cents (I can't believe they even paid these actors for their "performances"), it's the same old horror/terror storyline with a few conflicts, a minor chuckle or two, and some local South Florida locations. It sounds like it should be at least a little fun, but it's not. It's just one long boring, snoring, dull, mess.

But, in this haze of trash, there is some hope. Actor Derek Pixley shines through with a more then credible performance. His rugged good looks and relaxed acting style shows some very clear talent and on screen presence. If he can find a decent role in a decent film, Mr. Pixley just may become a leading man. Not too far behind is Steven Brack. Brack's laid back performance reminds one of James Dean. Brack has the movie star looks, but there's talent there as well. These two actors are the only shining moments in an otherwise stinking mess. I rate this film a 2!

A nice tribute to the old Drive-In B movies of yesteryear,,,,,,,,

[MovieMaru2 · 22 January 2012]

Island Of The Cannibal Death Gods is a definite throw-back to the B-Movies of the 1960s and 1970s. The film begins with a dedication to Herschell Gordon Lewis, Lloyd Kaufman and Russ Meyer, so you kind of have an idea of what kind of ride you're going on. The plot is simple and the dialog is strong and yet perfectly cheesy in spots. It works. There is just enough suspense, blood, gore, guts, profanity and nudity to fit the genre without going overboard. Technical flaws abound in this film which makes it true B-Movie fun. The two leads in the film; Steven Brack and Derek McLean, possess strong acting chops and deliver credible, mainstream film performances throughout. The rest of the cast delivers your typical, flat, forced, overacted B-Movie performance. That makes it fun and the contrast in skill of Brack and McLean, compared to the others is interesting to watch. Jeff Freeman wrote and directed this picture. A very good story teller I must say. I believe this was his first feature. I look forward to Freeman's sophomore effort. All in all, I got a few laughs from this film and found it to be quite enjoyable on many different levels. If you are a fan of those old, bad, Drive-In Theatre films then you'll enjoy this. Brainless Fun !!

Director achieved his goal

[richard-sosa-954 · 2/10 · 1 April 2012]

The cover says that the film was made to pay homage to the horror films of the 60's. Congratulations, Mr. Freeman, you achieved your goal. It was just like the same cheesy, lackluster films I watched as a kid. For the most part, the plot was predictable, although admittedly, there was an interesting twist at the end. In keeping with the genre, the performances were awful (with some rare spots where some of the actors failed in their objective and let there talent come through). The editing wasn't too bad except for blackouts that were too long, the sound that wasn't synced properly in places, the split screens, and, well, maybe the editing wasn't very good at all. In fact, it sucked. The cannibals were quite attractive with the appropriate wardrobe malfunctions (or lack of wardrobe), also reminiscent of those early movies. All in all, the film was clearly not meant to be taken seriously, and in that, the cast and crew met their objective with flying colors. Congratulations guys

Surprisingly Good!

[angelsunchained · 8/10 · 27 December 2011]

I have to admit, the somewhat bizarre title had me figuring this would be a waste of time to see. However, it turned out to be surprisingly well-done for a "B" movie. The movie, I assume was a Black Comedy. As a matter-of-fact, the whole film had a comic air about it. Somewhat dry and demented humor, but it was quite good and very funny. Of course, unless the viewer in tuned to the comedy aspect, they just may look at this as a poorly made horror flick. The acting was fair for this type of film, but there was a standout. Steven Brack reminded me of a young Rock Hudson. Move-star looks, tall, handsome, and with a keen sense of comedy. Brack just might be an actor to keep an eye on. Over all, if you're looking for a few laughs on a rainy or cold night, Island of the Cannibal Death Gods is worth a peek.

Disgusting

[jlbeatass · 1/10 · 25 February 2016]

Probably the worst film I've ever seen. The first half was complete horse **** and cancerous, by the time I reached the end I wanted to rip my eyes out so they would never have to witness such gross and atrocious things ever again. A complete waste of an hour of my life. I am completely baffled, how on Earth did this garbage get 7/10 stars... I now feel more comfortable hanging myself tonight knowing I'll never have to see things like this "film" again. I hope no one else on this planet is as unfortunate as I was to discover this, this disgust. This feeling of absolute disgust. Cool Cat Saves the Kids was a better film than this.

The Island of the Death Gods is a homage to the filmmakers of the 60's. Enjoy!

[dgrn179 · 10/10 · 15 January 2012]

I just finished watching The Island of the Death Gods. Filmed in Florida, the plot is pretty simple. Three men, trying to escape from the prying eyes of the media, book a fishing charter and get more than bargained for. As you get closer to the end of the film there is a lot of blood and gore some nudity, but not has much has you would think. The acting is surprisingly good and I love the twist ending.

The Island of the Death Gods reminds you of the horror films in the 60's, you know the ones with a lot of blood and gore. If you love the horror films that were produced by H.G. Lewis or Lloyd Kaufman you will enjoy this film.

For a 1st time independent and low budget film, Jeff Freeman has written and produced a movie that has it all, suspense, action, funny and entertaining. I can't wait to see what this director/writer does next. Bravo!! ( reviewed by Donna Green )

Impressive!

[s_a_bergman · 10/10 · 18 January 2012]

I thought this was an impressive and well-made independent production. I believe that director Jeff Freeman did an excellent job of catching the scope and mood of "B" 1960s films; the types that were produced by Roger Corman. The cast did a well-done job and Steven Brack stood out as an actor to "keep an eye on." Brack reminds me of 1960s cult actor, Mark Frechette (Star of Michelangelo Antonioni's Zabriskie Point.) Brack brings realism in a laid-back, yet emotional way. He never over-plays a scene; he is at ease, making his screen performance natural and real. Also, Derek Pixley reminds me of another 1960s stand out, Paul Benjamin. Benjamin was one of the stars of the cult classic, Across 110th Street. Paul was another actor whose low key approach to acting brought forth the utmost in realism. Finally, Beau Yotty provided a impressive comedic performance. His delivery and timing were on the spot. If someone views this film as a serious drama, then I believe they will come away very disappointed. However, if one understands that this film is a dedication to the film-makers of the 1960s like Roger Corman, then this will be an enjoyable flick.

Look and Feel of 70s Horror with a Modern Twist

[by-wjhoward · 9/10 · 28 February 2012]

Island of the Cannibal Death Gods is not a beginning to end slasher film. Give this movie time to build. There was thought put into the script and character development. Plus, Florence LeMerle, who plays Robin Murphy the fiery boat captain, carries the beginning of the movie while the male characters argue and bicker. An interesting reversal of roles.

Enter the lady cannibals at about the time you're ready to slap the male characters like a bitchy blonde who usually gets it first in a horror flick. I won't spoil the details of their feast, but I will say that this part of the movie delivers both gore and humor you'll love.

I agree with all the other reviews that this movie delivers a look and feel of the old B-movies of the 60s and 70s. Loving them as much as I do, I appreciate a director who can bring this atmosphere back to life. Jeff Freeman takes it one step further by modernizing and twisting the storyline in a way that truly entertained this lady.

A fun B-Movie with a must-see twist!

[ravenprods · 8/10 · 22 February 2012]

There could be spoilers...

B-Movie lovers will love "Island of the Cannibal Death Gods." This is a real piece of independent filmmaking. Shot on a low budget, this film was able to deliver a true homage to the B-Movie genre. Director Jeff Freeman did his homework, knowing that what make those old B-Movie classics great was nudity and gore, often accompanied with over the top acting, bad sound and other sub-par attributes. But there is a bit of magic to these bunch of crazy films that make them gel together and make audiences come back for more.

This film basically follows a movie star, his brother-in-law and his agent as they try to get away from it all (we really don't know why) onto a charter boat trip. They meet up with a kick-butt captain who leads them on an adventure they didn't expect.

Right off the bat, you know something is amiss, especially because the opening sequence has a bit of horror. But then, in true B-Movie style, the next half hour or so is exposition, filled with scary stories, small talk and comic banter. This bit gets to be a bit boring. I have to say I walked away and came back several times, but I am glad I did! Once the suspense began and the action and horror happened in earnest, I kept my eyes glued to the screen. And I jumped really high at least once! And yes, folks, there is nudity and gore... and it wasn't really done over the top... but it was done in such a way that it seemed fairly realistic (well, not the far-fetched plot, but the blood! Okay, maybe it was a bit gory). The characters are actually developed a bit in this film too and work on their relationships with each other in this high-stress situation. Let me tell you, the acting at first was okay (almost too good for a B-movie!), but as the situation got more and more tense, it got more and more realistic! Although Flo, as the captain, had that smirk on her face and take charge attitude throughout.

The other thing is the fight scenes, choreographed by Russ Shucks Jones added so much to the story and seeing the captain fight off men twice her size was excellent. It's always nice to see women kick butt ... and in this film all of them do!! The locations also added production value, and the fact that there was a boat and a plane used.

But what makes this film brilliant is the end. DO NOT miss the end. Any little mishaps throughout were irrelevant once I watched the end. I did not see that twist coming at all! It put a big smile on my face.

I would recommend seeing this film. It is pure fun for B-Movie lovers!