Cabin Fever
Cabin Fever

Cabin Fever

2003Movie93 minEnglish

A group of five college graduates rent a cabin in the woods and begin to fall victim to a horrifying flesh-eating virus, which attracts the unwanted attention of the homicidal locals.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users70%
Director: Eli RothGenres: Horror, Thriller, Comedy

Plot Summary

Five college friends rent a remote cabin in the woods for a week of fun and debauchery. Their getaway turns into a fight for survival when they contract a flesh-eating virus. As the disease spreads and paranoia sets in, they turn on each other while desperately trying to escape the infected locals and the deadly contagion.

Critical Reception

Eli Roth's directorial debut, 'Cabin Fever,' garnered a mixed but generally positive reception, particularly from horror enthusiasts. It was praised for its visceral gore, dark humor, and effective tension, though some critics found the plot derivative and the characters underdeveloped. The film achieved cult status for its extreme violence and its throwback to classic cabin-in-the-woods horror tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its graphic gore and dark, often juvenile humor.
  • Appreciated for its effective suspense and throwback horror elements.
  • Criticized by some for its predictable plot and reliance on shock value.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'Cabin Fever' for its extreme gore and disturbing scenarios, finding it a fun, albeit gross, horror flick. Some viewers felt the humor was a bit much at times, but overall it was seen as a solid entry in the horror genre with memorable, gory moments.

Fun Fact

The infamous 'beer can' scene was so realistic that many viewers believed it was real. The effect was achieved using a combination of KY Jelly, glycerin, and food coloring.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

A bunch of friends decide to rent a cabin in the woods. I would say besides a killer hunting you down in the woods, this would be the 2nd most terrifying thing that can happen to you in the woods. Catching some unknown disease that eats you...