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Papaya: Love Goddess of the Cannibals
4.6 / 10• 1978• 1h 26m•NR• Italian
RomanceHorror
Storyline
A team of geologists attempt to remove a native population from an island to perform atomic research. But their female Cannibal leader disposes of them one by one.
Cast & Crew
Melissa Chimenti
Papaya
LeadSL
Sirpa Lane
Sara
Maurice Poli
Vincent
Dakar
Ceremony Leader (uncredited)
Maria Grazia Smaldone
Woman at Macumba Ritual (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joe D'Amato's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Papaya: Love Goddess of the Cannibals is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
