‘Ravenous’ (1999)

1999 was a surprisingly great year for horror films, and it’s a shame that “Ravenous” didn’t receive nearly as much attention as “The Sixth Sense” or "Blair Witch Project." "Ravenous" was inspired both by stories of the infamous Donner Party in the 1840’s and prospector Alferd Packer’s doomed expedition in 1876. We don’t think Packer returned from the wilderness with unholy strength and power gained from eating the flesh of his fellow travelers, but it’s easy to see how his fascinating story informed the events of the film and its depiction of the twisted Col. Colquhoun (Robert Carlyle).