Umberto Lenzi - Man From Deep River - 1970s

MAN FROM DEEP RIVER (1973) – Original U.S. One-Sheet – Umberto Lenzi – Cannibal Exploitation Classic

This is an original U.S. theatrical one-sheet movie poster for Man From Deep River (1973), directed by Umberto Lenzi and widely regarded as one of the earliest entries in the Italian cannibal exploitation genre.

Released in Italy as Il Paese del Sesso Selvaggio (1972) and also known as Sacrifice!, this film became a cult classic and a precursor to later notorious titles such as Cannibal Ferox and Cannibal Holocaust.

Film Details:
Title: Man From Deep River
Year: 1973 (U.S. release)
Director: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Ivan Rassimov, Me Me Lai (billed as Me Me Lay), Pratitsak Singhara

Artwork & Design:

This striking exploitation poster perfectly captures the shock-driven marketing style of early 1970s grindhouse cinema.

The central image of a man bound and tortured, surrounded by vivid jungle scenes, tribal rituals, and sensationalized imagery, is paired with bold, provocative taglines such as:
“Where adventure ends … and hell begins!”

The dramatic composition and raw visual impact make this one of the more recognizable posters from the early cannibal film cycle.

Format & Size:
U.S. One-Sheet
Approx. 27 x 41 inches (69 x 104 cm)
Folded as issued

Condition:

Very good vintage condition.

Original fold lines present
Light handling wear consistent with age
Strong colors and excellent display appeal

Collectibility:

Man From Deep River holds an important place in exploitation film history as a foundational entry in the cannibal genre.

Original U.S. one-sheets for early cannibal films are increasingly sought after, especially with bold artwork and strong visual impact like this example.

A highly desirable piece for collectors of:

exploitation cinema
horror memorabilia
grindhouse-era posters