Review of Cabin Fever (2003) by Amanda T — 30 Mar 2012

I give it one star because it made me laugh.

This review of Cabin Fever (2003) was written by Amanda T on 30 Mar 2012.

Cabin Fever has generally received mixed reviews.

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