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A pregnant actress becomes the target of a sadistic cult in this infamous grindhouse shocker.

SNUFF

The Bloodiest thing that ever happened in front of a camera!!

1976 · 1h 20m · X · Horror · IMDB TMDB

The followers of a charismatic cult leader set out to murder a pregnant actress.

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Quick Answer

What is Snuff about?

Snuff is a 1976 Argentina/Canada/USA horror film directed by Simon Nuchtern, Michael Findlay, and Horacio Fredriksson about a pregnant actress targeted by a murderous cult.

Programmer's Pick

Snuff is pure grindhouse provocation: part cult carnage, part exploitation fever dream. If you’re looking for controversy, graphic violence, and a film that blurs the line between movie and myth, this is ground zero.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the backdrop of a South American locale, Snuff follows pregnant actress Terry London and her producer, Max Marsh, as they become embroiled in a terrifying ordeal. Their visit attracts the attention of a psychotic biker cult led by the enigmatic Satán, whose followers are intent on murder. The film is notorious for its explicit violence and exploitation elements, featuring a blend of grindhouse brutality, cult menace, and sexual provocation. Viewers are thrust into a world where voyeurism, sadism, and cult-driven mayhem collide, making Snuff a provocative entry in the annals of controversial horror cinema.

Details & Specs

Directors
Simon Nuchtern, Michael Findlay, Horacio Fredriksson
Writers
Michael Findlay, Walter E. Sear
Release
1976
Runtime
1h 20m
Country
Argentina, Canada, United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Horror
Also Known As
Big Snuff, American Cannibale, El ángel de la muerte, スナッフ SNUFF, Снафф, Snuff is My Game

Why This Matters

Notorious for its deceptive marketing campaign and the controversy it generated, this film played a key role in fueling the urban legend of snuff films and even prompted a criminal investigation into its authenticity.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Simon Nuchtern +2 more Writers: Michael Findlay +1 more
Margarita Amuchástegui Margarita Amuchástegui Angelica (archive footage) (uncredited) TA Tina Austin Script Girl (uncredited) AC Ana Carro Ana (archive footage) (uncredited) BC Brian Cary Director (uncredited) LF Liliana Fernández Blanco Susanna (archive footage) (uncredited) Michael Findlay Michael Findlay Detective (archive footage) (uncredited) Roberta Findlay Roberta Findlay Carmela (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited) Alfredo Iglesias Alfredo Iglesias Horst's Father (archive footage) (uncredited) EL Enrique Larratelli Satan (archive footage) (uncredited) Aldo Mayo Aldo Mayo Maximilian 'Max' Marsh (archive footage) (uncredited) GS Ginger Snaps Murdered Girl (archive footage) (uncredited) CV Clao Villanueva Horst Frank (archive footage) (uncredited) Mirta Massa Mirta Massa Terry London

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Why Cult

Notorious Cult Leader

Satán and his deadly biker cult set the stage for a spree of ritualistic murder and mayhem.

Grindhouse Infamy

Once banned and shrouded in controversy, Snuff is a touchstone for exploitation cinema’s most extreme moments.

Graphic Violence & Sexual Content

The film pulls no punches, featuring explicit scenes of brutality and sexual provocation that shocked audiences.

Meta-Cinematic Shock

Snuff famously blurs reality and fiction, culminating in a sequence that challenges the boundaries of on-screen violence.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Pregnant actress arrives in South America

Threat

Biker cult led by Satán

Effect

Stalking and murder of actress and friends

Setting

Unspecified South American locale

Questions from the Vault

When was Snuff released? +

Snuff was released in 1976.

Who directed Snuff? +

Snuff was directed by Simon Nuchtern, Michael Findlay, and Horacio Fredriksson.

How long is Snuff? +

Snuff has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is Snuff? +

Snuff is a horror film.

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