The precursor to “Humongous” and “Castle Freak”

After several 20-somethings meet a woman in Athens, they venture to a remote island in the Mediterranean Sea that’s mostly deserted. But why? Will any of them make it out alive?

“Antropophagus” (1980) is the Italian spelling, but some versions render it “Anthropophagus” (with some adding “The Beast”). It’s also called “The Savage Island” and “The Grim Reaper” (a lousy, unfitting name) with most versions of the latter censoring out the two grisliest scenes.

It features fabulous Mediterranean locations and successfully creates a quali... read the rest.