River of Blood (2024)

👥 Main Characters:

  • AJ, Ritchie, Maya, Jasmine – two couples on holiday

  • Nick – edgy local river guide who leads them into danger

🌊 Plot Snapshot:

An adventurous kayaking trip in the lush jungles of Thailand turns into a blood-drenched survival nightmare. After one of the couples goes missing, the rest delve deeper into forbidden territory—only to be hunted by a savage, unseen cannibal tribe. As tensions rise and supplies dwindle, the group fights for escape amidst brutal danger and jungle horrors.

💥 Why It’s Thrilling (If You’re Brave):

  • Pulp Horror Vibes: Inspired by 80s cannibal exploitation films, it delivers tense chase scenes and visceral brutality—if not quite Oscar-worthy spaghetti gore.

  • Stunning Jungle Cinematography: Thailand’s Krabi region is both beautiful and menacing—lush visuals used effectively for dread-filled immersion.

  • Solid Performances: The small ensemble shows believable fear and vulnerability—particularly in tight ruptured relationships under stress.

⚠️ What Might Turn You Off:

  • Unlikable Characters & Thin Arcs: Reviewers note the main cast lacks relatable depth or growth, reducing emotional connection.

  • Convoluted & Predictable Plot: Some plot points—and character decisions—feel forced or implausible, with logical gaps criticized by multiple reviews.

  • Gore vs. Realism Mismatch: The horror promise is higher than delivery; gore is restrained, wounds heal too fast, and tribal threat lacks narrative logic.

📝 Reception Highlights:

  • IMDb users rate it around 5/10, with mixed responses from “entertaining throwback” to “disappointment in pacing.”

  • Critics praise its visuals and tension-building, but lament weak storytelling and character flaws.

  • User consensus: Watchable for fans of B‑movie horror, but not recommended for serious genre connoisseurs.

    “…puts you in the mind of the 80s schlock horror films … good acting with suspense.”,“Squandered potential, lacks heart”

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đź“… Release & Info:

  • Premiered internationally in late 2024 (Romania, Poland, Kuwait).

  • U.S. release scheduled for August 1, 2025—via limited theaters, digital platforms, and on-demand services.

  • Entirely filmed on location in Krabi, Thailand, showcasing its jungle landscapes as both setting and antagonist.

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