The film is known for its graphic gore and violence, which is not for the faint of heart. The cannibal tribe's attacks on the group are intense and brutal, with plenty of blood and gore on display. The film's use of practical effects adds to the realism and impact of the violence.
The distributor, Open Road Films, pulled the film from its release schedule just weeks before its planned September 2014 wide release. The reason? Financial turmoil at Worldview Entertainment, the film's financier. Reports emerged that Worldview was undergoing restructuring following the abrupt departure of Christopher Woodrow, and the company simply did not have the funds to pay for the film's release. The Green Inferno Filmyhit