Movie spotlight
Cabin Fever
The call of the wild finds an outdoors-loving group of buddies making their way to an alpine resort to hunt bear. With some assistance from sexy rangers named Rick and Steve, what they find are forests of passion and geysers of release that burn like a wildfire, move mountains and ultimately make animals of men.
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Plot Summary
A group of five friends rent a remote cabin in the woods for a vacation. Their trip quickly turns into a fight for survival when they contract a flesh-eating virus. As the disease spreads and paranoia sets in, their friendships fracture, leading to gruesome deaths and a desperate attempt to escape the deadly outbreak.
Critical Reception
Cabin Fever (2007) is a remake that, while attempting to capture the spirit of the original, generally received a lukewarm reception from critics and audiences. Many felt it failed to bring anything new to the horror genre or improve upon Eli Roth's 2002 version, with some finding it too derivative and lacking the original's visceral impact.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks the originality and shock value of the original film.
Struggles to distinguish itself from its predecessor, offering little new to horror fans.
While featuring some gory moments, it doesn't fully capitalize on its premise.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some appreciating the updated effects and gore, while others found it to be an unnecessary remake that didn't live up to the original. Many felt it was a competently made but ultimately forgettable entry in the cabin-in-the-woods horror subgenre.
Fun Fact
Director Travis Zariwny decided to film the movie in the same locations as the original 'Cabin Fever' from 2002, aiming for a sense of continuity and homage.
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