Spanish horror has been ahead of the pack for the last few years, taking over from the French New Wave of Horror and a brief resurgence of Asian and American titles as the premier source for serious chills. The [REC] series, The Orphanage, and the stunning Sleep Tight are some of the key titles worth seeking out.
Now we hear of a new release coming to the U.K. through Studiocanal, and we’re paying attention. Why? Because it’s always interesting when award-winners like director Manuel Martin Cuenca and lead actor Antonio de la Torre choose to have a go at our favourite genre, here adapting a novel from late Cuban author Humberto Arenal. Check out the details and trailer below.
Press Release
From acclaimed director Manuel Martin Cuenca comes the deeply moving and chilling Cannibal – a beautifully composed yet haunting study of a psychopath that comes to DVD & Download 23rd June 2014 through Studiocanal.
The story centres around Carlos (played by Antonio de la Torre), the most prestigious tailor in Granada who is also a murderer in the shadows. He has a peculiar predilection and feels no remorse and no guilt for his actions, until his victim’s twin sister appears in his life and love strangely awakens…
Cannibal is a twisted love story with one hell of a ferocious bite! Tense, disturbing and oddly compelling, this psychological drama stars the impeccable Antonio de la Torre (I’m So Excited; Volver) in a career-best performance. Both Horror and arthouse fans will eat this one up!
