Review of Cabin Fever (2003) by Andrew Manning for Radio Free Entertainment — 15 Jan 2004

Hardly the horror masterpiece that far too many people are making it out to be.

This review of Cabin Fever (2003) was written by Andrew Manning and published by Radio Free Entertainment on 15 Jan 2004.

Cabin Fever has generally received mixed reviews.

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