Filmed in 1993 as ALFERD PACKER: THE MUSICAL, this film was first released to video in 1996 by Troma Team Video before receiving a limited theatrical release in 1998. Though its new title implies gory exploitation, the film is actually a satire of Hollywood musicals, telling the alleged
true story of Alferd Packer, an 18th century pioneer accused of cannibalism.
The story begins in Lake City, Colorado, circa 1883, with Packer (Trey Parker, billed here as Juan Schwartz) on trial, accused of murdering and eating the rest of his party. In a series of flashbacks, he gives reporter Polly Pry the real story, which began a decade earlier, when Packer was
recruited to ...
Released:
1996
Rated:
R
Length:
97 mins