The film was produced in 2013 but wasn't released wide until 2015 due to financial troubles at the original distribution company (Open Road Films) and disputes over the marketing budget.

is also a litmus test for modern horror viewers. If you can survive the first 30 minutes of whiny, privileged dialogue, you are rewarded (or punished) with 70 minutes of relentless, artisanal brutality.

Upon its release, The Green Inferno faced significant hurdles, including a two-year delay due to financial issues with its distributor. When it finally hit theaters, it received a mixed reception. Traditional critics often found the violence excessive and the tone inconsistent, while horror aficionados praised Roth’s commitment to the "hard R" aesthetic and his refusal to blink during the film's most intense moments. Even Stephen King weighed in, tweeting that the film was a "glorious throwback" to the drive-in movies of his youth.