A group of five college graduates rent a cabin in the woods and begin to fall victim to a horrifying flesh-eating virus, which attracts the unwanted attention of the homicidal locals.
Practical Effects
Disgusting flesh-rotting effects that still make you squirm.
Acting
Giuseppe Andrews' unhinged Deputy Winston steals every scene.
Direction
Roth's debut announces a new voice in unapologetic exploitation horror.
Director
Eli Roth
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Roth based the script on his own skin infection from a trip to Iceland—turning real paranoia into body horror.
The 'PANCAKES' kid doing karate was a last-minute addition after Roth met the child actor on set.
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