
River of Fear
A mythological thriller in the wild
Directed by Uģis Olte
Produced by VFS Films
A wilderness thriller that trades on isolation and mounting dread as a guide and influencers venture into remote, mythologically charged terrain where nature itself becomes a source of horror.
A local guide is asked to lead a group of influencers along the river of a remote valley. As they get deeper into the wilderness, their venture takes a frightening turn.
Questions people ask
Is River of Fear scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Does River of Fear end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is River of Fear easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 73% of films.
Is River of Fear violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Is River of Fear sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like River of Fear
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as River of Fear
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like River of Fear, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like River of Fear, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like River of Fear, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.






















































