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Four kayakers take the wrong river into a jungle inhabited by a tribe of merciless cannibals.Four kayakers take the wrong river into a jungle inhabited by a tribe of merciless cannibals.Four kayakers take the wrong river into a jungle inhabited by a tribe of merciless cannibals.
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I rented this movie in hopes of a dark and grim action horror about people being chased bij a lost tribe through the jungle, this is what i got!
The cast was not bad at all, i even dare to say good.
The camera work was good.
The location was good.
The depiction of the kannibal tribe was horrible.
The gore was horrible, if you cook a head in water for a couple of minutes its not going to be a recognisable face.
The kannibal tribe had no bow and arrow?
The main kannibal was a musculer man with a metal ring in his nose.
The action was weak. It just didn't have that feeling of fear and dread.
I hoped it would, Like apocalypto or even the video game the forrest.
It was just a dissapointment i gues.
The cast was not bad at all, i even dare to say good.
The camera work was good.
The location was good.
The depiction of the kannibal tribe was horrible.
The gore was horrible, if you cook a head in water for a couple of minutes its not going to be a recognisable face.
The kannibal tribe had no bow and arrow?
The main kannibal was a musculer man with a metal ring in his nose.
The action was weak. It just didn't have that feeling of fear and dread.
I hoped it would, Like apocalypto or even the video game the forrest.
It was just a dissapointment i gues.
When I watch this kind of movies I do not expect anything great. I mean, do not expect an Oscar winning interpretation, a twisted script or anything great. I love this kind of horror B-movies because mostly are as silly as entertaining. Let me explain.
First, River of Blood has unlikeable characters so from beginning you expect the worse for all of them lol.
Second, the more the script is unbelievable, the better the movie it gets. This movie is a great example of it.
Last but not least, the ending is a ruin. And not in a good way. It is not Chichen Itza.
So, overall if you enjoyed movies like Green Inferno this one is for you.
First, River of Blood has unlikeable characters so from beginning you expect the worse for all of them lol.
Second, the more the script is unbelievable, the better the movie it gets. This movie is a great example of it.
Last but not least, the ending is a ruin. And not in a good way. It is not Chichen Itza.
So, overall if you enjoyed movies like Green Inferno this one is for you.
I like jungle movies in general, but I wasn't expecting much when I watched "River of Blood" as sort of a throw-away one afternoon. However, I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Liked the direction, camera work, editing, etc. The acting was particularly fine, and the director nice builds the sense of terror throughout. Violent enough that it's not for the queasy. There were just a few "what?" or "how?" details (like, "What are you wearing to kayak, girl?" and "How did your clothes get so dry so fast?"), but these are easily forgivable in a fun, scary jungle thriller. IMDB says I need more characters, so here they are.
River of Blood" plunges viewers into a heart-pounding nightmare as two couples on a kayaking trip find themselves at the mercy of a cannibalistic tribe. The film taps into primal fears and the age-old conflict between 'civilized' masculinity and the untamed savagery of the wild. What elevates "River of Blood" beyond a simple slasher is its character-driven narrative. One male character, initially portrayed as flawed and driven by jealousy, undergoes a compelling transformation. His journey towards redemption, culminating in a sacrificial act to protect the women, resonates with classic masculine archetypes. The film's action sequences are brutal and effective, delivering raw, unflinching fight scenes that enhance the sense of danger. While not a masterpiece, "River of Blood" offers a thrilling and ultimately satisfying cinematic experience for those seeking a visceral and thematically rich action flick.
Two couples who are taking a kayak trip through the Asian jungle take a wrong turn into a tribe that is inhabited by merciless cannibals. As they try to escape the tension builds as they're hunted down and killed. This movie puts you in the mind of the 80s schlock horror films of Cannibal Holocaust. I recommend the film, good acting with suspense. The Ford Brothers are doing their thing with horror and action thriller movies. I'm definitely looking for more from them. On a score from one through ten, I'll give this crowd pleaser a six. Everyone please get familiar with their movies. Good job by all involved.
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- $15,029
- Runtime1 hour 26 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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