The Green Inferno (2013)
Student activists confront a brutal, isolated tribe in the Amazon, facing a grim fight for survival.
A group of student activists travel from New York City to the Amazon to save the rainforest. However, once they arrive in this vast green landscape, they soon discover that they are not alone… and that no good deed goes unpunished.
How intense is The Green Inferno?
The Green Inferno is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Green Inferno feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Green Inferno
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Is The Green Inferno for you?
Is The Green Inferno scary?
Yes, properly. The Green Inferno is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Green Inferno gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Green Inferno sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Green Inferno OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Green Inferno?
The Green Inferno runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream The Green Inferno?
The Green Inferno is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Green Inferno have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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