Explosive guide to the cannibal movie phenomenon of the 1970s, '80s and early '90s, with particular emphasis on the Italian video nasties that spawned over-banned classics Cannibal Holocaust and Zombie Flesh Eaters. Martin leads the reader chronologically through a glossy gore-fest containing hundreds of stills from the movies under discussion: his text is informative, intelligent and humorous, discussing the films and the environment in which they were made. Includes in-depth interviews with directors and an introduction by Quentin Tarantino.