The author counts down their top 5 favorite cannibalism movies, starting with "The Neon Demon" (2016), a drama arts film with a unique style and symbolism. Next is "Dumplings" (2005), a Chinese satire about the dangers of beauty obsession, which the author considers a disturbing drama rather than a horror film.
The third spot goes to "Raw" (2016), a French-Belgian horror film about a vegetarian who develops cannibalistic instincts after being forced to eat raw meat during a veterinary school ritual. The author praises the film's photography, makeup effects, and use of gore.
Fourth is "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991), a classic thriller directed by Jonathan Demme, which the author considers one of the best films of all time. The film follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she seeks the help of imprisoned cannibal Hannibal Lecter to catch a serial killer.
Finally, the author's number one favorite cannibalism movie is "Delicatessen" (1991), a French black comedy directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, set in a post-apocalyptic world where food is scarce and people resort to cannibalism. The author loves the film's unique style, humor, and photography, and considers it a masterpiece.
The author also mentions some honorable mentions, including "Alive" (1993), a true-story-based film about survivors of a plane crash who resorted to cannibalism, and "We Are What We Are" (2010), a Mexican film about a family of cannibals.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker has watched around 20 cannibalism movies.
2. The speaker's top 5 favorite cannibalism movies are based on their personal taste.
3. The movie "The Neon Demon" (2016) is the speaker's number 5 pick.
4. "The Neon Demon" is directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and stars Elle Fanning.
5. The movie "Dumplings" (2005) is the speaker's number 4 pick.
6. "Dumplings" is a Chinese movie directed by Fruit Chan.
7. The movie "Raw" (2016) is the speaker's number 3 pick.
8. "Raw" is a French movie directed by Julia Ducournau.
9. The movie "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991) is the speaker's number 2 pick.
10. "The Silence of the Lambs" is directed by Jonathan Demme and stars Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter.
11. The movie "Delicatessen" (1991) is the speaker's number 1 pick.
12. "Delicatessen" is a French black comedy directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.
13. The speaker also mentions two honorable mentions: "Alive" (1993) and "Parents" (1989).
14. "Alive" is based on a true story about survivors of a plane crash who resort to cannibalism to survive.
15. "Parents" is a Mexican film about a family who belongs to a cult of cannibals.