Cannibal Holocaust Composer Riz Ortolani Passes Away

There are reports circulating that composer Riz Ortolani of Cannibal Holocaust, The House On The Edge Of The Park and other well-loved titles has passed away in Rome.

Riz was 87. Our thoughts are with his family.

Throughout his career, Maestro Ortolani created some of the most unique film music ever written, often going against the accepted norm of scores.

Here is his unforgettable theme from Ruggero Deodato’s legendary Cannibal Holocaust…