Cannibal - Watch Legally and Safely
Warning: This film is not for the faint of heart. Based on the horrifying real-life account of Armin Meiwes, CANNIBAL tells the story of a vicious Internet predator who preys on homosexual men online. He is secretly searching for a partner that will share in his ultimate sexual fantasy: to eat a man alive. What follows is a disgusting, disturbing, and utterly shocking descent into the darkest recesses of the human mind that is fully unrestrained. Marian Dora takes a daring approach in directing this as an art house picture and not a straight horror film, which gives it a gritty sense of realism with a voyeuristic style. With virtually no dialog, Dora is left to rely solely on the physical performances of her male leads to carry the film. Carsten Frank and Victor Brandl fully commit to the lurid sex scenes and revolting acts of gross bodily harm, going far beyond the call of duty while performing the unspeakable deeds in sickening detail. It is not the sight of male homosexuality that so alarming, but rather the pornographic intensity of the sex and violence that is enough to initiate the gag reflex in even the most hardened veterans of shock cinema. Unfortunately, Dora makes a fatal error by crossing over into the exploitation genre in the final act, where she allows her shots to linger on the gratuitous gore for sheer reaction. CANNIBAL will NOT appeal to all audiences based on the graphic content, but horror extremists that are looking for the next big thrill after NEKROMANTIK will find it here.
How to Watch Cannibal Legally and Safely
If you want to stream Cannibal through reputable and legal services, there are a few good options depending on where you are. Subscription platforms like HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+ sometimes carry Cannibal films or related DC titles—though availability depends on your country.
If you’d rather not commit to a subscription, there are ad‑supported, free (but legal) platforms such as Tubi, Pluto TV, Peacock or Crackle (where available in your region) that occasionally host superhero films.
Lastly, don’t forget about library‑linked streaming options like Kanopy or Hoopla (if your library or university is registered), and official uploads by film distributors on YouTube—these can also give you legal access to classic movies.