Cannibal Rollerbabes

Plot

After being fired from Local Diner for assaulting a patron named Billy Waters, Scott visits his friend Chuck at the radio station. The two plan a quiet weekend of fishing at Chuck's father's remote summer cabin, but Scott reels in a note reading "People Eating People." They pass two girls on the roadside, deciding not to give them a ride. While fishing, Scott has visions of a girl named Anna and spots an old castle on an island.

Chuck explains it is an abandoned laboratory, but it actually houses a scientist called Atman, who controls a group of women on rollerblades he calls "Rollerbabes," led by his servant Spike. Despite the name, the cannibals do not rollerblade. Atman sends Spike via a radio control device to capture men for the Rollerbabes to eat, preserving their beauty. Anna feels drawn to Scott and tries to escape the island.

Scott and Chuck go rollerblading but are separated; Chuck is knocked out and taken to the castle. Atman attacks Scott with a machete but misses. Scott flees and later sees the town's sheriff dragging partially devoured human flesh from the river, realizing he must rescue Chuck. On the island, an elf named Random helps Scott hide from Centurions. The Rollerbabes catch him, and Scott finds Chuck is already dead. He must then escape by confronting Atman.

Production

The film was written by Kalman Szegvary and Jason Wolthuizen, the latter also known for Solid Cover (2000) and Shadow Creature (1995). It was shot on grainy film in Peterborough and Lakefield, Ontario. Szegvary, born in Peterborough, began his filmmaking passion at age eight and now teaches film and television production at the Trebas Institute. The production company, Wildfire Motion Picture Company, is a Toronto-based firm of which Szegvary is president and CEO. After completion, distributors said the final edit lacked enough nudity, making distribution difficult. The film later became a cult hit; Howard Stern discussed it on his radio show after cast member Lisa Heughan appeared.

Cultural Representation

Being a Canadian film, Canadian culture is represented throughout. During the movie, the phrase "up north to cottage country," a distinctly Canadian expression and concept, is used. Furthermore, during the credits, animated maple leaves can be seen. Product placement is used throughout the film including characters drinking beers by Labatt Brewing Company, a Canadian alcohol staple.

Soundtrack

The movie's theme song was "People Eating People" performed by Cadillac Bill & The Creeping Bent (with Christine Leakey on vocals). Recorded at Signal to Noise Studios in 1997 with music by Bill Boyd-Wilson. The director's brother, Teddy Szegvary, was the film's location sound supervisor.