Fleisch

Made for TV great film.

VHS Spanish cover.

Today's entry is not meant for all audiences, if you're thinking on going vegan, today's review will not please you because today's movie is all about flesh, in fact it's originally titled Fleisch, the german word for flesh, and I might say a very special sort of flesh, not pork, nor bacon, nor chicken but human flesh! Although no Hannibal Lecter persona has been a part of this story, many will find it inspiring or yummy enough as to turn yourself into a cannibal connoisseur.

Ages before Hostel, we find ourselves trapped into this 1979 flick which was specially made for TV in Germany. In the starring role we have Jutta Speidel as  the leading blonde, and I gotta say she plays her part quite well.

The film was dubbed and of course retitled according to the distribution countries' language so we know it in English as Flesh, Spare Parts and in Spanish as Carne Humana (very accurate I might add)

Newly wed horny blonde.

Honeymoon Inn, how convenient!

Friendly landlady.

Town's folks.

Opening titles.

 Someone asked where was this film available for rent or purchase, and the only available i'm aware of, is the DVD edition which is to be found on the 50 Movies Drive-In Cult Classics released by nostalgia lovers pleasers Millcreek Entertainment.

This movie is really good, so good that it had recently become a part of the now neverending list of movies which have received the unfair re-make treatment, probably that's why we say those were days more often.

Now, let's get down to business. Going by the title, you would be forgiven for thinking this film would be some sort of grisly slasher; but actually it's a subdued made-for-TV thriller that would slightly remind you of Michael Crichton's 1978 film, Coma. The film is directed by Rainer Erler and as I stated some lines before it is a German made film; although it takes place in Texas, USA. Being a TV film, you've got to expect it not to be heavy on the gore and special effects; and this is the case. Fleisch relies on the plot and its characters to remain thrilling. The plot focuses on a newlywed couple having their honeymoon in Texas. They stop at a motel and meet the friendly landlady; shortly before an ambulance swings by and for no apparent reason, abducts the husband. The girl goes back to the motel for help; but the landlady insists she's never seen her before. The woman ends up getting a lift with a trucker, who helps her get to the bottom of the mystery.

Sweet blondie!

We need your body organs yo!

Evil city ambulance.

Nice photography don't you think?

Less clothes please.

It's a cold morning haha.

First Aid.

hi nurse!

Care for a ride landlady?

This plot has been done several times; not only in the aforementioned Coma, but also in later efforts, though you should not let yourself be dissapointed by this statement because on films like Fleisch we can find a very amusing time for those in love with B-type thrillers.

Sign here miss.

What are you looking at?

Your ears are dirty old man.

We're going to have your pecker cut mr.

Sometimes truckers are good people.

Gifted actress.

See me performing mama!

I'm cumming baby!

A great movie scene.

This is a pretty good film which kept me on edge throughout, as the characters were really likable. Good cinematography and a moody score help it along, and the story here is intriguing... certainly a hell of a lot moreso than the somewhat similar 1980 piece of crap, Cardiac Arrest. If you find a copy, give it a look, probably you won't find an award winning film, but I assure you, you will find a great B movie with bits of exploitation, thriller and more.

Here  is a movie excerpt dubbed in Spanish:

Here's the remake movie trailer:

See you some time soon, and remember these aren't movies for kids!