Lola Herrera, an influential figure in Spanish cinema, delivers a haunting performance in The Cannibal Man (1972). Set against the backdrop of Madrid, her role captures the unsettling atmosphere of a society on the brink, reflecting the era's fascination with exploitation and moral collapse. As an actor, Herrera's work in this film contributes to the ongoing dialogue surrounding cult and grindhouse cinema, showcasing the complexities of human nature and societal disintegration.
The Cannibal Man
After accidentally killing a taxicab driver, Marcos (Vicente Parra), a young man who works as a butcher, wants to cover up his crime. Marcos's girlfriend Paula (Emma Cohen), the only witness, wishes to go to the police, so he strangles her. Marcos finds himself killing others, including members of his family, as they become suspicious of his actions, butchering his victims' remains at his workplace in order to dispose of the bodies.
