The group is ambushed, and several members are killed in the initial attack. The remaining students are taken captive and subjected to brutal treatment, including torture and mutilation. As the group tries to survive and escape, they realize that they are in grave danger and that their actions have severe consequences.
The Green Inferno, released in 2013, is a survival horror film directed by Eli Craig and written by Craig and Patrick Brusha. The movie follows a group of college students who embark on a journey to a remote location in the Amazon rainforest to protest deforestation. However, their trip takes a dark turn when they are ambushed by a group of indigenous people who have been living in the forest for generations.
The Green Inferno received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film’s suspenseful atmosphere and brutal violence, while others criticized its graphic content and perceived misogyny. The film holds a 44% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 5.⁄ 10 .
Upon arrival, the group meets their guide, Felipe (played by Edwin Hodge), who warns them about the dangers of the forest and the local indigenous people. However, the group is determined to complete their mission and begins to make their way to the tree.