Paradise Lost (known as Turistas elsewhere) is finally being released here in the UK next Friday (June 1st).
I caught a preview screening last week and was pleasantly surprised. Wasn't expecting that much from it, but the setting of the Brazilian jungle and the underwater shots of the caves were incredible.
For those not in the know, Paradise Lost (aka Turistas) concentrates on the experiences of several backpackers who become stranded in the depths of the Brazilian jungle after their bus crashes.
It isn't your usual slasher movie and manages to maintain plenty of suspense with a strong sinister element, but without being too graphic (bar one particularly stomach-churning scene!). This made it far more enjoyable than something like Hostel, which was just unnecessary violence. Paradise Lost actually has a storyline and a good twist at the end.
The main lesson I learned from it is to be cautious of who you befriend and put your trust in when on your travels or you could end up losing more than just wallet!
For those in the UK that don't know about this one, check out the
trailer.