Slave of the Cannibal God

  • Starring: Claudio Cassinelli and Ursula Andress
  • Director(s): Sergio Martino
  • Producer(s): Dania Film (IT)
  • Distributor: New Line Cinema
  • Animal Coordinator: Not Monitored
  • Release Date: Sunday, April 01, 1979

Featured Animal Action

Reports state that a monkey, an iguana, and a tarantula were killed during the making of this Italian film, necessitating an Unacceptable rating from AHA. The ongoing expansion of the AHA Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media has raised the standard of care for animal actors worldwide. In addition, technological advancements have created safe alternatives to risky action, enabling filmmakers to maintain their creative vision without compromising the welfare of animal actors. AHA continues to be a vigilant watchdog for animals in film and television and acknowledges the groundbreaking history of this program while expanding and refining procedures to reflect increased knowledge and new challenges.