Ford hits his genre beats and doesn’t skimp on the blood. Still, I can’t help but wish the movie had pushed things further. A little more risk could have made a world of difference.

Whether the entire subgenre has overstayed its welcome or it’s simply a matter of taste, one thing is for certain: River of Blood failed to dive beneath the surface of its premise, leaving this cannibal movie all bark and no bite.

[T]he only cut-rate part of River of Blood is its story. It's really, really cheap on several levels, though.

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