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: A group of college activists travel to the Amazon rainforest to save a remote tribe from logging operations. After their plane crashes, they are captured by the very tribe they were trying to protect—who turn out to be cannibalistic.
The film explores themes of colonialism, imperialism, and the clash of cultures. The tribe's brutal treatment of the survivors serves as a commentary on the exploitation and violence inflicted upon indigenous peoples throughout history. Lenzi masterfully weaves these themes into the narrative, adding depth to the film beyond its surface-level horror.
Critics pointed out that there are no known cannibalistic tribes currently living in the Amazon, making the film's premise historically and culturally inaccurate.