Horror Cult Classic

Jungle cannibals, a kidnapped model, and a bloodthirsty Devil god await in Jesús Franco’s feverish horror trip.

DEVIL HUNTER

1980 · 01:42:00 · NR · Horror

A Vietnam veteran heads to an island inhabited by cannibals to save a kidnapped model not only from her kidnappers, but also from the cannibals' lurking Devil god.

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What is Devil Hunter about?

Devil Hunter is a 1980 horror film directed by Jesús Franco about a kidnapped model trapped in the jungle, where her rescuers confront violent captors and a savage cannibal god.

Synopsis

The lovely Laura, on a modelling job in South Africa, is kidnapped by a gang who carry her off into the jungle from where they demand a huge ransom. Two men set off in a helicopter to rescue her, little knowing what horrors Laura is enduring in the meantime in the savage clutches of a primitive and bloodthristy world. Laura's rescuers not only have to face the cruel violence of her captors - but also the horrifying lust for blood of a primitive and cruel god.

Details & Specs

Director: Jesús Franco
Writers: Julián Esteban Rivera, Jesús Franco
Release: 1980
Runtime: 1h 42m
Genres: Horror
Also Known As: Chasseurs d'hommes, Sexo-Canibale, O Raptor, Sexo Caníbal, Manhunter - O Sequestro, Сексуальный каннибал

The SassyFlix Take

Leave the urban jungle behind—Jesús Franco takes you to the real deal, where models, mercenaries, and monsters collide. With cannibal rituals, wild ransom plots, and enough Euro-horror excess to stain your retinas, Devil Hunter is pure pulp for fans of blood-and-guts exotica.

From the Vault

Beware the Devil god with a taste for tourists and trespassers.

Why Cult

Cannibal Exploitation

Expect raw jungle violence, ritual sacrifice, and cannibal tribes lurking in wait for the unwary.

Devil God Menace

The action ramps up with the presence of a primitive, blood-hungry deity who makes life hell for both captors and rescuers.

Franco in the Wilds

Jesús Franco directs this fever dream, blending pulp horror, sleaze, and jungle adventure with his signature touch.

Themes & Keywords

Cannibalism jungle island South Africa model Vietnam veteran cannibals gang Devil god priestess chief

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Devil Hunter about? +

Devil Hunter follows a kidnapped model who is taken deep into the jungle, where her rescuers contend with violent criminals and a cannibal deity.

When was Devil Hunter released? +

Devil Hunter was released in 1980.

Who directed Devil Hunter? +

Devil Hunter was directed by Jesús Franco.

How long is Devil Hunter? +

Devil Hunter has a runtime of 102 minutes.

What genre is Devil Hunter? +

Devil Hunter is a horror film.

Where can I watch Devil Hunter? +

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