sidneyhummel

This film works well as a standalone separate from the "Cabin Fever" series. It cannot be considered part of the CF canon because its rules vary so wildly from the story that supposedly follows from it. It's first problem perhaps is that it distinctly feels NON-2000s, while CF 1 & 2 were both clearly 2000s horror-comedies. This prequel also treats itself too seriously, in both mood and palette, feeling like a 2014 zombie film without cell phones. While the gore hounds will be pleased with the continued nastiness, the rules of the virus are different here, far more aggressive and yet these people have super strength until the last minute-Based on this and more, CF1 with its simple structure of sick guy slowly deteriorating in the woods doesn't follow. However, I enjoyed it by imagining it was not part of the series.