A group of rather obnoxious teenagers have rented a cabin in the woods. Here, they indulge in activities like sex, swimming, and shooting squirrels. Things quickly go awry when a sick man shows up, appearing to be infected with some sort of virus.
This is the debut film of Eli Roth, a director considered by horror film legends like David Cronenberg, Stephen King, and Peter Jackson as the future hope for the genre.
Eli Roth has clearly learned a lot from his idols—there’s no doubt about that. We have a fine blend of something reminiscent of Cronenberg meets Friday the 13th here, but best of all is that it’s done with its own personality. We’re talking about a film filled with dark humour mixed with a slightly creepy atmosphere and a good deal of bloody scenes. The acting in the film ranges from acceptable to quite good. The music also works well and sets the right mood for the film. On the downside, there’s not much new under the sun—you’ve seen most of it before, and you definitely can’t call this an original film. Nevertheless, it’s highly entertaining for those who appreciate dark humour and have a taste for some moderately bloody scenes.
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