This week on Forgotten Horror 7, the Mikes head into the woods with "Cabin Fever" (2001), Eli Roth’s debut horror film that aimed to revive the “cabin in the woods” subgenre.

Unfortunately…neither Mike Butler nor Mike Field are fans. While they can appreciate the craftsmanship: some strong visuals, solid practical effects, and moments of inspired direction, the rest of the film collapses under its own writing. The characters are grating, the plot feels forced, and the tone shifts so wildly that any tension or scares are replaced by confusion.

What’s most frustrating is that "Cabin Fever" clearly wants to honor classic horror setups like "The Evil Dead", "Friday the 13th", and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", but ends up missing the point of what made those movies effective in the first place. It’s a film with the heart of a love letter to horror, but the writing chops of a bad parody.

So grab your bottled water and steer clear of that creek—it’s time to talk about a movie that infected the genre in all the wrong ways.

What's your favorite Cabin in the Woods-style horror film? And why is it "Evil Dead"? Let us know in the comments!

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0:00 - Introduction

3:10 - Film Facts

9:31 - Film Discussion

34:53 - Reviews

41:06 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

44:16 - Why Is This Forgotten?

47:28 - Plugs

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