Cannibals in the Streets (1980)

Synopsis

The movie Cannibals in the Streets (1980), also known as Apocalypse domani, is a horror film directed by Antonio Margheriti. The story follows a Vietnam veteran named Norman Hopper who returns home to Atlanta, only to find that a virus has turned the city’s population into flesh-eating cannibals.

As the virus spreads, Hopper teams up with a small group of survivors to fight their way through the city and find a way to escape. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and dangers, including the cannibalistic hordes that roam the streets and a group of military personnel who are trying to contain the outbreak.

The movie Cannibals in the Streets (1980) is considered a classic example of the Italian cannibal film genre that gained popularity during the 1980s.

Cast

John Saxon as Norman Hopper
Elizabeth Turner as Jane
John Geroson as Woody
Lewis Gordon as Charlie
Wallace Wilkinson as Lt. Holmes

Trivia

Cannibals in the Streets (1980) was released in Italy under the title Apocalypse domani.
The film was marketed as a sequel to the popular Italian cannibal film Cannibal Holocaust (1980), despite having no connection to the film.
The movie features a cameo appearance by Italian horror director Lucio Fulci.