Extremely disturbing film with a brilliant plot!

Rating: 7/10 (28 March 2006)

Okay, yes it does have some sexual content & nudity but what horror film these days doesn't include something of that nature just to gain entertainment value points? I mean, look at your target audience (teens and young adults) and tell me you don't need those scenes to get people in the cinema seats especially when you have no A list (and really not even any B list actors). Also, if you pay attention to who wrote & directed the film you'd notice it's the same guy as 'Cabin Fever' (this film far surpasses it's predecessor) which has the same sort of 'American Pie' meets 'Saw' type feel to it so some sex is necessary for the story line.
The plot is just brilliant. It's terrifying because it's very realistic. I'm not sure if any of you have ever visited any of these Eastern European countries but something of this nature could actually happen and no one would be the wiser to it. I don't want to give away too much but suffice to say that the plot definitely thickens and runs deeper than you expect.
The gore factor is absolutely full blown. I have seen Saw and Saw II and I would say that along the visual basis they are equal but the key difference is that you really feel the torment and pain the characters are experiencing, it's not just some colored corn syrup and latex intestines...it's horrific screaming and desperate pleas that you really believe. The acting I have to say was superb by these new comers.
All in all, a great horror flick. It's original, well filmed and acted very realistically but I do warn you that some of the gruesome scenes from this film will stay with you for a few days. Watch at your own risk.