PG-13

Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death

These women are serious about their taste in men.

1989 • 89 min • Horror · Comedy · Adventure · Romance · Action

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Synopsis

The U.S. government, eager to protect the nation's avocado supplies, recruits feminist professor Margo Hunt to make contact with the Piranha Women, an all-female tribe who believe men are only good as a source of food. Accompanying Dr. Hunt on her trip are Jim, a guide of questionable competence, and Bunny, a student of unquestionable incompetence.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

79 reviews

44 Audience · 79 · 100%

An adventurous professor is hired by the government to venture into a dangerous jungle to find and negotiate with a tribe of "Piranha Women." These women believe men are only good as food, leading to comedic and action-packed encounters. Accompanied by an inept guide and student, the group faces many perils.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 4/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Comedic violence, including implied cannibalism
Some suggestive attire and innuendo
Stereotypical portrayals for humor

What it models well

Courage in the face of the unknown
Problem-solving under pressure
Exploring cultural differences

Talk about it after

Understanding satire and parody
Depictions of gender roles for comedic effect
The importance of respecting different cultures

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