Cannibal Girls (1973)

"Cannibal Girls" (1973) is a low-budget, yet surprisingly visceral horror film that, while not a masterpiece, certainly has its place in the annals of exploitation cinema. A young couple spend the night in a restaurant, only to find out that it is haunted by three dead women who hunger for human flesh. The film is a blend of cheesy special effects, jump scares, and a surprisingly graphic depiction of violence for its time. It's a fairly straightforward, albeit somewhat ludicrous, story of hungry ghouls and a couple trying to survive. While the acting and direction aren't particularly refined, the film's very nature as a low-budget, early horror film with a distinct, albeit questionable, aesthetic is undeniably engaging for fans of the genre. While Ivan Reitman is not typically associated with horror films, "Cannibal Girls" does not belong on a list of his "Best" movies because it was not directed by him. Ivan Reitman's career is largely defined by his comedies, such as "Ghostbusters," "Meatballs," and "Twins". "Cannibal Girls" fits into a different genre altogether, and though it may have a few familiar elements of the B-movie horror subgenre, it doesn't reflect the comedic style or filmmaking approach that define Reitman's best works. The inclusion of this film on a list dedicated to his work would be more about celebrating exploitation horror in general rather than highlighting Reitman's specific filmography.