10 Movies & Shows Like Cannibal! The Musical

Description: A satirical Western comedy with outrageous humor, breaking the fourth wall and subverting genre expectations.

Fact: The film was one of the first mainstream comedies to use racial slurs and taboo subjects for humor, pushing boundaries at the time. Mel Brooks considered it one of his riskiest projects.

Description: A surreal comedy with absurd humor, anachronistic gags, and a low-budget charm that embraces its own ridiculousness.

Fact: The film was shot on a very low budget, which led to creative solutions like using coconuts to simulate horse hooves. It was funded in part by donations from rock bands like Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.

Description: A satirical rock musical blending horror and comedy, with a flamboyant visual style and a subversive take on classic themes.

Fact: The film was a box office failure upon release but gained a cult following, particularly in France, where it was more successful. It was director Brian De Palma's first musical and features a score by Paul Williams.

Description: A cult classic musical with a mix of horror, comedy, and campy aesthetics, featuring outrageous characters and a rebellious tone.

Fact: Originally a stage production, it became a midnight movie phenomenon with audience participation traditions. The film was initially a box office flop but gained a massive following through late-night screenings.

Description: A musical comedy with chaotic energy, car chases, and a mix of soul, blues, and rock music, delivered with deadpan humor.

Fact: The film features cameos from legendary musicians like Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and James Brown. The production destroyed over 100 cars during filming, setting a record at the time.

Description: A darkly comedic musical with horror elements, blending absurd humor with catchy songs and a quirky, offbeat narrative.

Fact: The film is based on a 1982 off-Broadway musical, which itself was inspired by a low-budget 1960 horror film. The plant Audrey II was operated by a team of puppeteers, including a young Bill Murray.

Description: A flamboyant road trip comedy with musical numbers, drag performances, and themes of self-expression and acceptance.

Fact: The film's iconic bus, Priscilla, was restored and is now a tourist attraction in Australia. The movie helped popularize ABBA's music in the 1990s, despite the band having disbanded years earlier.

Description: A punk rock musical with themes of identity and transformation, featuring bold performances and a rebellious spirit.

Fact: The film is an adaptation of the off-Broadway musical of the same name. John Cameron Mitchell, who wrote and starred in the original stage production, also directed and starred in the film.

Description: A macabre musical with dark humor, gory visuals, and a revenge-driven plot, delivered with theatrical flair.

Fact: The film is based on Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Johnny Depp learned to sing for his role as Sweeney Todd, despite having no prior musical training.

Description: A gothic rock opera with a dystopian setting, combining horror, dark humor, and over-the-top musical numbers.

Fact: The film features Paris Hilton in a supporting role, and its cult following led to midnight screenings similar to 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.' The script was originally conceived as a stage play before being adapted into a film.