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Summary: a horror equation fulfilled! (WON'T SPOIL THE MOVIE)
Review: as a movie man. i appreciate good and bad movies for, well, the good and bad aspects of both.as everyone should know, horror movies are bad. so expecting that, one can pick out great qualities. this movie combines everything a present horror movie should have. a bit dark, pretty gross at times, sexual (and with some wacky things, even for today's teen-audience movies), a whole lot of laughs (the kind that may or may not of been intended, random, and plain old humor), and a bunch of twenty-something mediocre to horrible actors and actresses. very enjoyable.
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Summary: The 80's horror is back!
Review: Many may have wonder why so many critics have given this movie positive reviews. Is this an academy award winning movie? Or course not. So then why with all the good reviews? It's simply because this is one of the first movies to go back to the 80's style horror. For so long we have been exposed to the 90's teen horror movies that don't stay true to horror movies at all. This movie followed all of the rules of 80's horror; it's script was not that great, the acting was ok, there were plenty of bloody death scenes, ...nudity, and humor to top it off. These are the characteristics and important qualities in making an 80's horror movie. No other movie this year has truely made that attempt except for House of 1000 Corpses. Many of the reviews hear at Amazon claim that the movie isn't scary. Of course it's not scary. Remember this is an 80's horror movie. Do you honestly think Jason and Freedy are scary characters. Of course not, and in fact most of the Nightmare on Elm Street movies have Freedy saying some pretty funny dark comedy lines. So, this movie is not supposed to be as scary but yet darkly funny. That is the most part for the reason of the ending. This movie is a fantastic work of art of tribute to famous 80's horror movies. If you are a fan, you will see the tributes and remember them from your favorite movies. If you are not a fan, you may be disappointed in thinking this was going to be another teeny bopper "I Know What You Did Last Summer" or "Urban Ledgend" movie. The critics give praise to Eli (the director) for making a low budget movie that tries to be different and bring back the genre. I know fans are satisfied and can't wait to see more. ...
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Summary: Salamander Slurpee Wrong
Review: Cabin Fever does everything but take itself "too seriously" as quoted from Salamander Slurpee. After director Eli Roth was quoted as saying the tagline he wanted was "If you can't get laid after seeing this movie, you're (explicit) pathetic." I must admit I was expecting a whole lot more, but when it boils down to it, the movie's too fun and outrageous to bash. I would have definately added depth to the movie, but who doesn't want to watch a gory movie with hicks and cabins in woods? This movie made me upset, but at the same time think...ha, what it this?! At times it's dark and disturbing, at others it's funny and still strange. Definately only for fans who don't plan on taking it very seriously, and who have a sense of humor. And by the way, Scary Movie 3 is one of the least funny movies of the year, so what can we conclude about Ebert? Salamander, you're flaw is YOU took the movie too seriously. The movie didn't have this problem. I'm definately buying this Jan. 20th after seeing it twice in the theatres. I do, however, recomend renting it first.
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Summary: Pass the cheese please :)
Review: This movie definitely belongs in the comedy section of horror movies. It is definitely entertaining if you watch it with some of your best buds. It does not belong with the greats but it is just a fun film that may reach a cult status just like "The Stuff." All I really have to say is "PANCAKES!!!"...now I know all of you will go out and watch it just to find out what that exactly means...doncha? LOL, it is really worth renting it just for the laughs. :0)
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Summary: Not Clever At All, Just So Crappy You Wish It Was Deliberate
Review: Read everything everybody says about this atrocity and then read Roger Ebert's review. He get's it right. Next chance I get to teach an Intro. To Film class or Beginning Filmmaking, I'm showing this film as a perfect example of everything done wrong. People are reaching for a purpose for the stupid directing and photographic choices made in this film. There's no clever, tongue-in-cheek attitude. They couldn't even clean-up the sound in this film! It takes itself too seriously and ties itself into little knots trying to fool (unsuccessfully) the audience. I suggest all filmmakers see this movie but I urge you to do it in a way that would feed as little money into this film as possible.
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Summary: Fun movie - don't be hatin'
Review: This movie was a lot of fun. It could have been REALLY bad, but the director made some very good choices, such as, not creating a villian the audience could hate or even sympathize with, especially one with an attitude and one-liners. You see people react to a situation they can't explain. Yes, it goes off the deep end several times with plenty of stereotypes, and it's generous with the gore, but that's what makes this style of film fun. The fact that it's not your standard slasher flick makes it interesting, and somewhat more intense. It wasn't perfect, but it was fun to watch. I could have done without the sheriff, he was WAY over the top.
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Summary: NO STARS
Review: This movie is absolute RUBBISH. Crap script, ham acting, poor effects, no pace, terrible editing.....wait till it arrives on DVD in the $2:00 bargain bin (wont take long) then watch it if theres NOTHING else to do. In fact dont bother, it still wouldnt be worth it.
Those who compare or say it is inspired by the GREATS (TCM Evil dead etc.) are sorely mislead. Instead of an homage this movie completley misses the mark in all areas.
Im annoyed at myself for wasting a free pass to see this flick.
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Summary: dont be dissin on cabin fever
Review: ...those who thought it was cliched and stupid at times shouldnt be seeing films with no genre astetic apreciation. this film is 100 percent camp/gore for all the real hounds out there, do we really need explanations?this aint a psycological thriller . you came to see fresh rotting flesh peel off a female leg while shaving ina bubble bath. hershell gordon lewis would be proud. people have been comparing this film to romero, evil dead and last house on the left. I can see influences but it is nice to see a first time director develop his own style, give the man some credit. it was also nice to see some new actors with talent (the deputy). badalamente tied it all together with a score that forced emotion. dont nit pick, watch it, laugh and throw up when your done.
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Summary: Definetly 5 stars!!! TWO thumbs UP!!!
Review: I personally liked this movie, I love horror movies... It is scary in its own way. The fact that it is about a real flesh eating bacteria that kills atleast 1,500 American's every year is what makes it scary. The make-up was great and looked very much like what the real thing looks like. This movie is a change from the basic Jason or Michael movies. It may pay homage to other horror flicks but Eli Roth definetly made it his own. It is not another Evil Dead or 28 Days Later.I wouldn't say see them instead... They are all horror flicks, I would say see them all.... It is hard not to have horror movies tie into one another in some way. Eli even pulled a Stephen King by showing up himself in the movie. Cabin Fever portrays how young adults would react. They love one another but will turn on one another to keep from getting infected. It shows real emotions. James DeBello also pulls off a great Bert...He is a great actor and I love him!!!! He was definetly a BONUS!!! Cabin Fever is a great movie and I WOULD recommend it... Atleast see it once and make up your own mind and not have it made up by someone else's review... I will purchase this DVD on Jan. 20th.... This is one of the best horror movies of 2003, the other is TCM!!!!
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Summary: Catch the fever --- Best horror film of 2003!
Review: Who is Eli Roth? His name, unlike, say, Wes Craven or John Carpenter, doesn't instantly make you think "amazing horror," but soon that will change, if Roth's first nationally-distributed film, "Cabin Fever," is any inclination. The film begins innocently enough, with a group of five average college kids packed in a green truck, off to a remote cabin for one last week of partying without abandon before entering the dreaded workforce. But, soon, the kid's fun turns to horror, when a diseased hermit wanders near their cabin. After a horrifying encounter, they believe the man is gone, and the threat is over, but one of their numbers has contracted the disease, and soon friendship turns to fear and paranoia, for anyone could have it now. I am sure it was no easy task for Roth to make a chilling horror film with a low budget and no "killer," such as gabby dreamstalker Freddy Krueger or silent slayer Jason Voorhees, but, somehow, he makes an unseen virus even scarier, but most spooky of all is how the carefree kids become tough-as-nails survivalists. The acting is top-notch, especially from BOY MEETS WORLD-alumni Ryder Strong as everyman Paul. His final moments in the film, in particular, I daresay, are Oscar-worthy, if those prudes would give horror motion pictures a chance. The writing's also quite nice, with the scenes of horror not standing alone, as the writers skillfully throw in "small-town"-y quirks, such as police officer Winston, who is obsessed with parties and one awesome campfire tale about a bowling-hall massacre. It's hard to define why this film works so well, but it does. I personally guarantee that if you purchase this, it will instantly become one of your favorite DVDs in your collection. You've GOTTA catch the fever. "Cabin Fever" is gory, twisted, sick, scary, and an all-around roller-coaster ride, baby!
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