Meat is meat, and a man's gotta eat.

Horror films from the early 1970s to the early 80s' were hugely inspired by one common theme: cannibalism.  From that decade came a splurge of cannibal classics, including Wes Craven’s seminal horror, The Hills Have Eyes.

When a perfect Brady bunch-esque family drive through - and break down in - the middle of the desert, they have no idea of the grizzly fate that awaits them at the hands of a not so picture perfect family of cannibals.

It's family vs. family, and growing savagery on both sides ensues. But did you know that Wes Craven's cult classic is based on a 'true' story?

Strap yourselves in, lock up your caves and stay away from that pantry - this week, we're revealing the story of Sawney Bean, the famed cannibal of 17th-century Scotland, who led a clan of incestuous cannibals.

And while we're at it, check out these cannibal-themed movies in our Obscure Film Club:

1. We're going to eat you (China, 1980)

2. Sawney Bean: Flesh of Man (UK, 2012)

3. Cannibal Ferox (Italy, 1981)

4. Eaten Alive (Italy, 1981)