I LOVE this movie!!!!! I rented it and watched it 4 times in a row!!! I don't understand why people always give this movie a bad rap. Upon watching the DVD it is discovered (by listening to the director's commentary) that this movie is a TRIBUTE to old horror movies (Evil Dead Series, The Thing and Texas Chainsaw Massacre to be exact.) The movie from what I saw was a refreshing horror movie compared to the dribble that comes off as being horror today. From what I saw the movie is PERFECT IN EVERY WAY. It totally brought the genre back to life and I have since become a fan of Eli Roth. Keep up the great work Eli!!! No, I don't think that the movie was scary as I am a seasoned Horror fan, but the entire premise of the movie drags you into it and explodes with over the top gore. Eli Roth made a masterpiece which has (very) quickly rose in the ranks as one of my favorite horror movies. Again Eli, keep up the great work!