everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Don't Believe the Hype

A lot of fun.

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

A bizarre comedy from SOUTH PARK creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone which, strangely enough, manages to be frequently amusing. I say "strangely enough" as I'm not a fan at all of SOUTH PARK and its crude humour; yet CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL is offbeat enough and frenetic enough to be consistently funny. Weird, yes, but funny because of it. The fact that this film is an amateur no-budget production is disguised via some authentic locales and costumes, and there's no denying that one-man force Trey Parker (who directed, wrote and starred in the film) is certainly very talented.What I liked best about this film are the musical numbers, each of them amusing and topped by the hilarious "Let's Build a Snowman"! However, there is plenty more to enjoy. Although the low budget nature of the film precludes the use of many special effects, there are still some brief schlocky gore moments to enjoy, with arms being ripped off and machetes going into faces. CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL is a touch wittier and better-made than most Troma fare, and succeeds because of this in becoming a genuinely amusing and bizarre cannibal/musical hybrid. It's definitely unique, too.

...Out of the awesomeness that is Cannibal the musical. Has to be seen to be understood and if you don't get it then please don't poison our gene pool by breeding. Ahhh ten lines, but what else can I say other than there are points in the film I was in tears, I was laughing so hard, the first time I watched it. Far better than a lot of films with ten times the budget, proving money a good movie does not make. If they put on the stage version in your town I recommend checking it out as it transfers very well to the stage. If you are a fan of Matt Stone and Trey Parker then this should be the next movie you watch. I hope this last line will put me at 10 lines.

This looks like the most retarded movie ever unleashed upon horror & cult film loving audiences – and perhaps it is – but at the same time "Cannibal! The Musical!" is also the most pleasant surprise I've encountered in years and undeniably an extremely relaxing comedy experience. The repertoire of Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and definitely their odd sense of humor, may be an acquired taste but at least these gentlemen deliver something totally unique each time and have the guts to approach unusual and provocative themes. Any fan of "South Park" and "Team America: World Police" is likely to agree on that. With "Cannibal! The Musical", entirely completed whilst still attending university, Trey Parker filmed his own and slightly demented version of Alferd Packer's life story. I'm not at all familiar with the case, but supposedly Parker sticks close to the general facts about the only person in Colorado ever to be convicted for cannibalism. He's a lonely traveler (with a strange affection for his horse Lianne) that gets dragged along into an expedition to seek for more fertile places to live. The journey is much longer than anticipated and the eccentric group of five men runs into wicked competition (three "cowboys" that steel Alferd's horse), a bizarre tribe of Indians (that are actually Japanese) and eventually insanity and unbearable famishing. The opening sequence in court shows how the protagonist is accused of mercilessly butchering and eating his fellow travelers, but he then tells the female reporter Polly how things 'really' happened. "Cannibal! The Musical" isn't really a horror film and doesn't contain that much gore, apart from during the opening minutes, but that's meant as a sarcastic joke as the brief prologue just mentioned that all the violent parts have been removed – and I quote – for your viewing pleasure. The script is incredibly funny, with tasteless humor as well as subtle gags and clever references towards American history and the legal system. The songs are fantastic and truly hilarious – unlike I expected, I must admit – and of course the "Let's Build a Snowman" sequences are the absolute highlights of the film. I watched this movie with a mate, and ever since we're finishing every discussion or conversation with building a tall…or a not so tall …SNOWMAN! Lloyd Kaufman's company Troma Films eventually distributed the movie. I know many people are skeptical and/or hold a grudge against Troma (I'm actually one of them) but this "Cannibal! The Musical" is a prime example of why you shouldn't judge a film based on its production company. It's a world of difference compared to what low-grade smut Troma usually soils the horror-market with and I recommend it highly!

"Alferd Packer: The Musical" is an early showcase for Trey Parker's various talents: acting, writing, directing, composing and singing. The man is virtually doing it all by himself and with low to no budget. As a movie made by a film student "Alferd Packer: The Musical" (or "Cannibal: The Musical" as the movie is commonly known) is breathtaking and it's almost scary that if it hadn't been for the Christmas Card incident nobody would have recognized Parker and his movie.From today's point of view, however, "Cannibal: The Musical" isn't among the funniest things Parker and Stone (who's in the movie, too, but wasn't involved as much as in later projects) have ever done. Much like "Orgazmo" and "BASEketball" the two comedy greats can't really convince in real life movies. The jokes are kinda slow and strewn in between and the whole thing just isn't as funny as "South Park" or "Team America".Still, one must not forget when this movie was made and how. For a student movie this is a great, no, gigantic achievement. The songs are every bit as hilarious as latter day material by Parker and - I'll say it again - they showcase some serious talent for writing melodies. So, yes, "Cannibal: The Musical", this strange mixture of Comedy, Musical, Western and Horror (just a wee bit) can be recommended to every fan of Parker and Stone.