The Green Inferno (2013) is a horror film written and directed Eli Roth, known for his work in the genre of graphic, extreme horror. Drawing heavy inspiration from classic cannibal films, particularly those from the 1970s and 1980s, the movie is a shocking and visceral journey into the heart of darkness, set in the depths of the Amazon rainforest. It blends elements of survival horror with social commentary, offering a disturbing and intense viewing experience.

The plot centers around a group of college students who travel to the Amazon rainforest to protest the destruction of the indigenous tribes’ land by a powerful corporation. Their idealistic mission takes a horrifying turn when their plane crashes, and they are captured by a tribe of cannibals. As the students are held captive, they quickly realize that they are not there to be saved, but to be sacrificed and eaten by the tribe. What follows is a brutal tale of survival as the group faces unimaginable horrors in a fight to escape the savage cannibals.

The film’s tone is relentlessly grim and shocking. Roth’s direction brings the jungle setting to life in a way that makes it feel both beautiful and terrifying, and the atmosphere is thick with a sense of dread from the very beginning. The lush, yet threatening backdrop contrasts with the barbaric actions of the tribe, amplifying the film’s sense of isolation and helplessness.