Rollerblades, cannibal cults, and a lakeside weekend gone hilariously wrong.
CANNIBAL ROLLERBABES
All best buddies Scott and Chuck wanted was a quiet weekend of fishing at their remote summer cabin, but when Scott reels in a note bearing the ominous message "People Eating People," their weekend in the sun takes a dark turn.
Quick Answer
Cannibal Rollerbabes is a 1997 Canadian comedy-horror film directed by Kalman Szegvary about two friends whose fishing trip turns bizarre after they discover a note warning of cannibalism and stumble into a cult of roller-skating women.
Programmer's Pick
If your idea of a lakeside retreat includes cannibal cults, radio-controlled femme fatales, and more rollerblades than a 1990s rink, Cannibal Rollerbabes is your peculiar jam. This Canuxploitation oddity serves up ritual antics and big cleavage with a knowing wink.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This no-budget Canadian horror film stands out for its depiction of Los Angeles while being shot entirely in Ontario, reflecting the resourcefulness of independent filmmaking in the late 1990s.
Cast & Crew
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This film is a slice of Canadian exploitation cinema, blending horror and comedy with a regional twist.
A group of women in a bizarre cannibal cult adds a unique, tongue-in-cheek slasher element—rollerblades included.
From visions of mysterious women to ritualistic threats, the film embraces its indie roots with gleeful low-budget strangeness.
The unmistakable 1990s vibe is laced through the film’s fashion and attitude—think rollerblades, attitude, and oversized bravado.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Scott finds a note warning of cannibalism
Cannibalistic cult led by Atman and his Rollerbabes
Targets men for ritual consumption
Remote summer cabin and nearby island
Questions from the Vault
When was Cannibal Rollerbabes released? +
Cannibal Rollerbabes was released in 1997.
Who directed Cannibal Rollerbabes? +
Kalman Szegvary directed Cannibal Rollerbabes.
How long is Cannibal Rollerbabes? +
Cannibal Rollerbabes has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Cannibal Rollerbabes? +
Cannibal Rollerbabes is a comedy-horror film.
What is the significance of the 'People Eating People' note in Cannibal Rollerbabes? +
The note serves as the first ominous warning to Scott and Chuck, signaling that their weekend retreat may be threatened by cannibalistic forces.