Cabin Fever Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A bunch of college kids discover that exfoliation can be a killer vacation buzzkill.

🍿 Cabin Fever: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Cabin Getaway Turns Deadly

Five college friends – Karen, Paul, Jeff, Marcy, and Bert – head to a remote cabin for a week-long vacation after graduation. Their idyllic getaway quickly turns sinister when they encounter a strange local and begin to fall ill with a horrifying flesh-eating virus.

The Spread of Infection

As the virus spreads, the friends descend into paranoia and desperation. They struggle to find help, battling the gruesome effects of the disease while turning on each other in a fight for survival. The idyllic setting becomes a scene of horror and carnage.

Descent into Madness

With no hope of rescue and their bodies rapidly deteriorating, the group’s sanity unravels. They make increasingly desperate and often brutal choices, highlighting the primal instincts that emerge when faced with certain death. The film escalates into a graphic and disturbing struggle against the relentless virus.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Karen (Gage Golightly): A college student on vacation who contracts a flesh-eating virus.
• Jeff (Matthew Daddario): One of the college students who is trying to have a fun vacation.
• Paul (Samuel Davis): Another of the college students affected by the flesh-eating virus during the cabin vacation.
• Marcy (Nadine Crocker): A college student whose vacation takes a horrific turn when the virus spreads.
• Bert (Dustin Ingram): The college student vacationing who accidentally shoots a local infected with the virus, escalating the situation.
• Deputy Winston (Louise Linton): A local law enforcement officer who encounters the infected students and struggles to contain the outbreak.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Karen: “When you’ve known someone a long time, you just want to kiss them just to see if they’re a good kisser. There’s nothing wrong with that, right?” – Karen explains her impulsive behavior, revealing her underlying desires.

💰Box Office

• Budget: Unknown
• Domestic Gross: Unknown
• Worldwide Gross: $114,835

💥 Cabin Fever Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so I went into this knowing it was a remake, and honestly, my expectations were low. I thought it had it’s moments of over-the-top gore but the acting was rough. I loved the dark humor and the gross-out moments. The storyline was a little lacking but overall, the movie wasn’t really scary.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of gory horror films”
  • “Viewers interested in remakes of classic horror movies”
  • “Those looking for a suspenseful, isolated setting thriller”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Graphic violence and gore”
  • “Strong language”
  • “Nudity and sexual content”
  • “Disturbing themes of infection and death”

Professional Reviews

• Variety Film + TV: “While competently made, the ‘Cabin Fever’ remake fails to justify its existence, offering nothing new to the horror landscape beyond slightly updated gore effects. The absence of the original’s quirky charm is palpable, making it a redundant and ultimately forgettable viewing experience.
• Gold Derby: “This reboot suffers from a serious lack of originality, sticking too closely to the source material without enhancing it. While the improved special effects are a plus, the lackluster performances and predictable plot diminish any potential scares, leaving viewers wondering why this remake was necessary.
• IMDB: “An average film is being remade after little more then a decade. This remake seems so unnecessary, it doesn’t differentiate from the original in any way, it doesn’t bring anything new or different, it’s basically remade word for word.

Audience Reactions

Loved the gore effects but acting left a lot to be desired.: Decent gore and fun kills, but not much else.

Waste of time better to watch the original.: Disappointment is the biggest takeaway.

Overall Consensus: A mostly panned remake that fails to improve upon the original, relying too heavily on gore without adding any substance or scares.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “This is a remake of the 2002 film of the same name.”
• “Eli Roth, the director of the original Cabin Fever, served as an executive producer on this remake.”
• “Many shots in this remake are horizontally inverted compared to the original.”

🖥️ How to Watch Cabin Fever?

Cabin Fever (2016) is available to rent or buy on demand through various platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. Check your local listings for availability on cable or satellite services. You can also purchase the DVD or Blu-ray for physical viewing.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Cabin Fever, you might like these similar films:

• Cabin Fever (2002): The original film with the same plot and characters, offering a different take on the same story.
• The Evil Dead (1981): A group of friends in a remote cabin battles a supernatural force, creating a similar sense of isolation and terror.
• Contracted (2013): A woman contracts a sexually transmitted disease with gruesome effects, exploring body horror themes.

🛒 Cabin Fever Related Products

• Cabin Fever (Unrated Director’s Cut) [Blu-ray]: Own the original, Eli Roth cult classic Cabin Fever that spawned it all in high definition. Experience all the gory details and twisted humor that started the Cabin Fever legacy.
• Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever [DVD]: While the sequel is not highly rated, this DVD is a piece of Cabin Fever movie history with the original director. It includes behind the scenes content and interviews.
• Horror Movie T-Shirt: Show your love for the horror genre with this vintage-inspired t-shirt. Perfect for fans of cabin-in-the-woods type movies and gory horror films.

🎧 Soundtrack

Cabin Fever features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Cabin Fever Theme” – performed by Nathan Barr
• “Die Hölle wartet schon” – performed by Münchener Freiheit
• “The Shining” – performed by Wendy Carlos

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

The Viral Contagion of Cabin Fever Explained | The Symptoms of and Syndrome that destroys flesh

Ever wondered about the science behind the gruesome virus in Cabin Fever? This video breaks down the symptoms and how it affects the body. It’s actually pretty fascinating (and maybe a little terrifying!)

Drag Queens Trixie Mattel & Katya React to Hush and Cabin Fever | I Like to Watch Horror | Netflix

Want to see drag queens Trixie and Katya hilariously react to some of the gnarliest scenes in Cabin Fever? Their commentary is gold, trust me. You’ll never watch the movie the same way again!

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