June 23, 2025

Cannibal Mukbang Review: Gen Z Romance, Gore, and a Dinner Date from Hell

Show Notes

Jo breaks down Cannibal Mukbang, Amy Kerch’s bold horror-romance short that blends realism, surrealism, and special-effects spectacle. From awkward pacing to explosive finales and Gen Z satire, this review unpacks the film’s wild ambition, character disconnects, and practical FX that steal the show.
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🔥 KEY MOMENTS:

  • 00:36 – “Do not Google that” – content warnings galore
  • 01:32 – Poster perfection vs. pacing problems
  • 03:10 – Realism clashing with surreal horror
  • 05:28 – The twist you saw coming (but still cheered for)
  • 06:51 – FX that outshine the script
  • 07:50 – Gen Z lens: are critics too old to get it?

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