6.6
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Cannibal! The Musical (1996)
Cannibal! The Musical (1996)
Overview
Heading through Colorado Territory in search of gold and women, Alferd Packer and his group of bemused companions find themselves lost, starving and musically inspired by the obstacles they confront along the way, including a die-hard Confederate cyclops, a trio of surly trappers, a tribe of Japanese-speaking "Indians," and ultimately, each other.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Family Values: Mixed
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
Heading through Colorado Territory in search of gold and women, Alferd Packer and his group of bemused companions find themselves lost, starving and musically inspired by the obstacles they confront along the way, including a die-hard Confederate cyclops, a trio of surly trappers, a tribe of Japanese-speaking "Indians," and ultimately, each other.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
Cannibal! The Musical is a dark musical comedy that satirizes historical narratives and human folly through an absurd lens. The film's irreverent humor and broad critiques of societal judgment and incompetence do not align with a specific political ideology, maintaining a neutral stance.
The film employs traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative presents traditional identities in a neutral or positive light, avoiding critical portrayals.
Secondary
Cannibal! The Musical features a character, 'Frenchy,' whose portrayal leans into effeminate stereotypes. The character is frequently subjected to crude jokes and mockery, serving as a consistent source of comedic relief at his expense. This depiction contributes to a negative overall portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes, as it relies on harmful stereotypes without counterbalance or critique.
Cannibal! The Musical focuses on a historical survival narrative, with no significant portrayal of family structures, roles, or values. The film's comedic and dark themes do not engage with family life or its norms.
The film portrays characters who profess Christian beliefs, yet their actions frequently contradict these values, showcasing hypocrisy, mob mentality, and a lack of compassion. The narrative satirizes the perversion of religious principles by individuals, rather than affirming the virtues of the faith itself.
Cannibal! The Musical does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The film's story focuses on the historical account of Alferd Packer and his companions, exploring themes of survival, betrayal, and cannibalism through a comedic lens.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Cannibal! The Musical is a comedic adaptation of the true story of Alferd Packer. The film does not feature any characters who were canonically, historically, or widely established as one gender and then portrayed on screen as a different gender. All major historical figures maintain their documented gender in the cinematic portrayal.
The film is a comedic musical adaptation of the historical Alferd Packer story. No characters established as one race in historical records or prior adaptations are portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.4
Critic Ratings
6.5
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