Cabin Fever

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.

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.

• 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.

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.