Retro Blood 162: Cannibal Apocalypse / Cannibals in the Streets (1980)

James Kline and J.H. Alison are back with another wild entry for Retro Blood’s “Human Meat: What’s for Dinner?” month, diving into the gritty chaos of Cannibal Apocalypse (also known as Cannibals in the Streets). This week, join the boys as they break down John Saxon’s unforgettable (and somewhat regret-filled) performance as Norman Hopper, from his rabid cannibal instincts to his unconventional biting down low. In this week’s history segment, we revisit the metal and pro wrestling landscape around August 4, 1980. In metal, we dig into Judas Priest’s skyrocketing popularity on their current tour, solidifying them as heavyweights in the burgeoning heavy metal scene. For pro wrestling, we cover the heated rivalry between Bruno Sammartino and Larry Zbyszko, culminating in their legendary cage match on this very night! Then, the boys go behind the scenes of Cannibal Apocalypse, discussing the various titles, the Atlanta filming location, and director Antonio Margheriti’s knack for recycling footage. Plus, they explore John Saxon’s mixed feelings about the film and how he made the role his own. Finally, we launch into a full review featuring Saxon shirtless and chomping down, rabid cannibal attacks, the ever-tense Lt. Hill, and the “joy trail” scene that has to be heard to be believed. Now streaming on all platforms! 📷 Instagram 📘 Facebook Page 👥 Facebook Group 🎥 YouTube Channel    📧 Email: [email protected]   Streaming now on all platforms! 🩸🍽️ #RetroBlood #CannibalApocalypse #HumanMeatMonth #JohnSaxon #HeavyMetalHistory #ProWrestlingCageMatch