Synopsis
The movie Devil Hunter (1980), also known as The Man Hunter, Mandingo Manhunter, Jungfrau unter Kannibalen, and Sexo Caníbal, is a splatter film directed by Jesús Franco under the pseudonym “Clifford Brown.” The story follows Peter Weston, a Vietnam veteran, who embarks on a dangerous mission to save a kidnapped model from both her captors and the cannibalistic inhabitants of a remote island[5].
As Peter ventures into the treacherous territory, he must confront not only the lurking cannibals but also the supernatural forces that seem to control the island. The movie Devil Hunter (1980) combines elements of horror, exploitation, and action[2].
Cast
- Al Cliver as Peter Weston
- Ursula Buchfellner as Laura Crawford (credited as Ursula Fellner)
- Antonio Mayans
Trivia
- Devil Hunter (1980) is one of the infamous “video nasties” that were banned in the United Kingdom in the 1980s[2].
- The film was shot back-to-back with Franco’s Mondo Cannibale (also 1980)[2].
Reviews
- Horror Movie Review: Devil Hunter (1980) – GBHBL
- Devil Hunter (1980) – The EOFFTV Review – WordPress.com
- Devil Hunter (1980) – IMDb
Anonymous on November 1, 2023