Cabin Fever (2002)

Country of Origin: USA
Year of Production: 2002
Running Times: 94 mins
Format: colour
Ratio:
Sound:

PRODUCTION
Production Companies: Black Sky Entertainment presents in association with Deer Path Films a Down Home Entertainment/Tonic Films production
Copyright: © 2003 Cabin Pictures LLC
Executive Producer: Susan Jackson
Co-Executive Producer: Jeffrey D. Hoffman
Produced by: Sam Froelich, Evan Astrowsky, Lauren Moews, Eli Roth
Co-Producers: Bruce Cowen, Michael Lauer
Associate Producer: James Waldron
Unit Production Manager: Claudia Carey
Los Angeles Unit Production Coordinator: Robbin Wood

SCRIPT
Written by: Eli Roth & Randy Pearlstein
Story by: Eli Roth

DIRECTION
Directed by: Eli Roth
2nd Unit Director: Evan Astrowsky
1st Assistant Director: Susan DeWeese
2nd Assistant Director: Maria C. Berryhill

PHOTOGRAPHY
Cinematography by: Scott Kevan
2nd Unit Cinematographer: Eric Leach
First Assistant Camera: Julie Lenox Donovan
2nd Unit 1st A.C.: Dominik Mainl
Los Angeles Unit 1st A.C.: Dominick Mainl
Second Assistant Camera: Bryan G. Haigh
Los Angeles Unit 2nd A.C.: Marc Robinson
Loader: Nathan Crum
Gaffer: Robin Anthony Acutt
Los Angeles Unit Best Boy Electric: Chris Martin
Electrics: Raymond Benthall, Ronald Betts, Paul Lowery, Art Schultz, David Troutman, Derek Tindall
Los Angeles Unit Electric: Jerry Byron
Key/Dolly Grip: Casey Alicino
Best Boy Grip: Jeffrey Miller
Grips: Bodie Hyman, Richard Aguililla, Jon Ladd, Paul Lowery, Matt Moore, Brendan McEnnerney
2nd Unit Grip: C. David Jones
Los Angeles Unit Grips: Tony Thomas, Peter Smith
Crane Operator: Benjamin Root
Still Photographer: Abigail Seymour
Cameras Provided by: Birns & Sawyer
Film Stock: Kodak
Dailies: Deluxe Laboratories
Deluxe Sr. Sales Representative: Dave Grove
Deluxe Satisfaction Engineer: Marc Fishman
Color Timer: Chris Regan, Harry Muller
Color by: Deluxe Laboratories

EDITING AND POST-PRODUCTION
Edited by: Ryan Folsey
Assistant Editor: Erica Mireles Folsey
Post Production Supervisor: Lauren Moews
Post Production Coordinator: Jennie Blackwood
Post Production Facilities: Big Time Picture Company
Negative Cutting: Magic Film and Video
Telecine Dailies/Mastering: Matchframe Film and Video
Telecine Colourist: Kelly Reese

MUSIC
Music by/Score Performed By: Nathan Barr
Music Scoring Mixer: Michael Farrow
Music Editor: Brian Richards
Assistant Music Editor: Mark Skillingberg

SONGS AND ADDITIONAL MUSIC
"Red Dream", "Deputy Winston's Theme" and "Love Theme" by Angelo Badalamenti
Assistant to Angelo Badalamenti & Electronics by: Phil Mann

"Wait for the Rain"
Written & Performed by David Hess
Courtesy of Rocket City Records

"Ice Cream Man"
Written by David Hess & Stephen Chapin
Performed by David Hess
Courtesy of Rocket City Records

"Urban Snatch"
Written by David Hess & Stephen Chapin
Performed by David Hess
Courtesy of Rocket City Records

"Wait For the Rain (2002)"
Written by David Hess
Performed by Bo and Jeese Hess
Courtesy of Bojesa Music
Recorded at Hilfman Studios, Topanga, California
Engineer: Greg Hilfman
Executive Producer: Eli Roth

"Volatile Velvet"
Written by Jesse Hess
Performed by Noah's Rock Stars
Courtesy of Bojesa Music
Recorded at Hilfman Studios, Topanga, California
Engineer: Greg Hilfman
Executive Producer: Eli Roth

"It Wasn't Grim"
Written and Performed by Angelo Badalamenti
Courtesy of Anlon Music

"Shitstorm"
Written and Performed by Your Mom
Courtesy of Conor O'Neill

"Wastin' Time"
Written by Scott Kinnebrew
Performed byScrappy Hamilton
Courtesy of: Paproux Records

"Swing Low"
Performed by Happy Wednesday

SOUND
Sound Mixer: Jeff Bloomer
Los Angeles Unit Sound Mixer: Steve Weiss
Boom Operator: Scott Solan
Post Sound Provided by: Soundstorm
Re-Recording Mixers: Lance Brown, Timothy A. Carpenter, Bruce Barris
Supervising Sound Editor: Brian T. Best
Assistant Sound Editor: Kaynaz Shroff
Dialogue/ADR Editor: Pembrooke Andrews
Sound Effects Editors: William Cawley, David P. Earle, Steve Mann, Marc Meyer, Joseph Tsai, Aaron Weisblatt
Recordist: Brad Clouse
Foley Mixer: Timothy A. Carpenter
Foley Artists: Shelley Smith, Angela Catanzaro
Digital Sound Services Provided by: Novastar

COSTUMES AND MAKE-UP
Make Up Supervisor: Anna Maria Cancelli
Los Angeles Unit Make Up Supervisor: Jessica Shortkoff
Key Hair Stylist: Joan Shay
Costume Design by (opening credits) Costume Designer (end credits): Paloma Candelaria
Wardrobe Supervisor: Katrina Migliore
Los Angeles Unit Wardrobe Supervisor: Michelle Flynn
Assistant Wardrobe: Rachel Nida, Juli Trotter
"F.U." Hat Provided By: Scott Kinnebrew

SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS
Special Make Up Effects by: Kurtzman, Nicotero & Berger EFX Group Inc
Special Make Up Effects Supervisors: Robert Kurtzman, Gregory Nicotero, Howard Berger
Key Special Make Up Effects Artist and Set Supervisor: Garrett Immel
Special Make Up Effects Artists: Chad Atkinson, Connie Cadwell, Rob Freitas, Beth Hathaway, Lou Kiss, Harrison Lorenzana, Michael McCarty, Scott Patton, Ben Rittenhouse, Al Tuskes, Shannon Shea
Special Make Up Effects Project Coordinators: Linda Bastin, Kamar Bitar, Chiz Hasegawa

SPECIAL EFFECTS
SFX Coordinator: Michael Shorr, East Coast FX
SFX Coordinator Los Angeles: Martin Simon

VISUAL EFFECTS
Title Design by: Grossman-Schiele Design, Erick Schiele, Scott Grossman
Titles & Opticals: Pacific Title

DESIGN AND SET CONSTRUCTION
Production Design by: Franco-Giacomo Carbone
Set Decorator: William Hicks
Set Dresser: Ray Bouchard
On Set Dressers: Jill Rozek, Charles Walker
Property Master: Richard Mazzochi
Assistant Property Master: Tommy Estridge
Construction Coordinator: Dean Kennedy
Construction Foreman: Bob Kennedy
Carpenters: Bill Lake, Steven Koppenhaver, Curt Bryant
Utility: Ward Mock
Head Scenic: Richard Colwell
Scenics: Lee Ivy, Melissa Frye
Leadman: Robert Jones
Swing: Anthony Harmon
Poster Designers: Erick Schiele, Scott Grossman (uncredited)

OTHER CREW
Script Supervisor: Barry Caldwell
Production Accountant: Sam Childs
Assistant Accountant & Payroll Coordinator: Jennie Blackwood
Payroll Services Provided by: Axium Payroll Service
Production Secretary: Chantelle Grady
Production Assistants: Aaron Coker, Andrew Daniel, Jeremy A. Metcalf, Caron Celestino, Lindsay Vivian
Executive Assistant to Lauren Moews: Barbara J. Rushworth
Documentarian/Joey Kern's Hospital Escort: Gabriel Roth
Rescue Diver: Carl McKnight
Animal Wrangler: Richie Hooper
Los Angeles Unit Animal Wranglers: Kim's Critters
Dog Trainer: Chuck Hitch
American Humane Association Rep: Ron Simmons
Los Angeles Unit American Humane Association Rep: Leslie Anderson
Production Legal: Dean Masserman, Lauren Moews, Michael Reardon, Glenn Weisberger
Set Medics: Derrick Barcombe, Michael Everhart, Michael Floyd, John Ormand, Angels Penninger, Barbara Sink, John Tracey
Los Angeles Unit Set Medic: David Amaro
Studio Teacher: Stephanie Adams
Transportation Coordinator: Al Hamilton
Los Angeles Unit Transportation Coordinator: Paul Fedderson
Transportation Co-Captains: Donald Lee Hall Jr, Sasha Bagdasarov
Lead Driver: Jason "Tiny" Stanley
Drivers: Donald Lee Hall Sr, Billy Pleasants, Tim Eason, Mark Floyd, Gary Poole, Keith Pope, Rick Johnson, Ronnie Harker, Jody Reed, Jerry Soles, James Barber, Carl Cook
Los Angeles Unit Drivers: Lew Strong, Colleen Rea, Hugo Ocana
Travel Arrangements: David Field, Charlemagne Travel
Production Facilities Provided By: DownHome Entertainment
Down Home Entertainment Business Affairs: Jennie Blackwood
Catering: Moving Image Caterering, Lou Suozzo, Paige Stewart
Los Angeles Unit Catering: Hollywood Catering
Craft Services: Crystal Connell
Los Angeles Unit Security: Brad Ley
Executive Management: Greg Geddes, Bob Sky
Facilities Management: Scott Sonderegger, Aaron Wilcox
Technician: Jeff Harrisson
Public Relations Provided by: MPRM, Mark Pogachefsky, Mixhael Lawson
Additional Public Relations: I.D.P.R., Carrie Byalick
UK Public Relations: Laura Mann, DDA Public Relations Ltd (uncredited)

LOCATIONS
Filmed on location in North Carolina and California
Stage: Carolina Atlantic Studios
Location Manager: Gwen Pascale

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The producers wish to thank the following for their assistance, patience, and support: Arrogant Bastard Ale; Big Time Picture Company/Susan Klos; The Boy Scouts of America; David Whitfield and everyone at Camp Raven Knob; Fender Guitars; Rik Lea & everyone at the Best Kept Secret in High Point; Porn Star Clothing; Piedmont Triad Film Commission /Rebecca Clark; Wachovia Bank & Trust/Steve Owens & Mary Dillon; North Carolina School of the Arts/Dale Pollock; Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman/Renee Farrell; Wyatt, Early, Harris & Wheeler /Chris Kroger; Barbara Lankford; Soundstorm; Nations Express; Freelance Staging; Priddy's General Store – Danbury, NC; Hollywood Rental; Scrappy Hamilton; Red's Point/Red; Cities of High Point, Mt Airy and Mocksville, NC;
High Point Police Department; Walter Hole Jr; Michelle Howard; Dennis York; Deep River Hydro Inc; Coleridge Fire Department; Ana Maria Alvarado; Carrie Byalick; Catherine Froelich; Mazie Froelich; Michael Gross; Mara Fox & Rocket City Records; Gladys Roth-Freedman; David Hess; Allison Hebble; Greg Hilfman; Scott Kinnebrew; Phyllis Lynch; Camryn Manheim; Dean Masserman; Richard & Donna Masserman; Jenny McShane; Doug Plasse; Michael Reardon; Jeff Rendell; Kenneth W. Rendell; Michael Rosenbaum; Jennifer Roskind; Eric Strand; Tom Terrell; Dr. Gene & Eudora Terrell; Darren Thomas; Glenn Weisberger; Betsy Wharton; Scott Yoselow
Very Special Thanks To: Angelo Badalamenti; George Folsey Jr; Jake Froelich; David Lynch; Dr Sheldon & Mrs Cora Roth

STUNTS
Stunt Supervisor: John Copeman
Los Angeles Unit Stunt Supervisor: Spike Silver

CASTING
Casting by: Ayo Davis & Joe Adams
Additional Casting: Jordan Beswick, Mitzi Corrigan, Corrigan & Johnson
Extras Casting: Heather Miles

CAST
The Kids
Rider Strong (Paul)
Jordan Ladd (Karen)
James DeBello (Bert)
Cerina Vincent (Marcy)
Joey Kern (Jeff)

The General Store
Robert Harris (Old Man Cadwell)
Hal Courtney (Tommy)
Matthew Helms (Dennis)
Richard Boone (Fenster)
Tim Parati (Andy)
Dalton McGuire (lemonade boy)
Jana Farmer (lemonade girl)
Dante Walker (Shemp)
Jeff Rendell (fake Shemp)
Brandon Johnson (Ray Shawn)
Cherie Rodgers (Cadwell's crush)
Bill Terrell, Richard Terrell, Jeff Evans, Mike Hill, J.K. Godbold (Happy Wednesday Band)

Law Enforcement
Giuseppe Andrews (Deputy Winston)
Richard Fullerton (the sheriff)
Phil Fox (evil deputy)
Gabriel Roth (shooter 1)
Donald Lee Hall Jr (shooter 2)
Jeremy A. Metcalf (shooter 3)

The Neighbors
Arie Verveen (the hermit)
Christy Ward (the hog lady)
Michael Harding (Shotgun Casey)
Julie Childress (beautiful wife)
David Kaufbird (real name: Eli Roth) (Justin)
Rock (Dr Mambo)

Winston's Underage Booze Party
Noah Belson (guitar man)
Doug McDermott (harmonica man)
Matt Cappiello (troubadour)
Jessica Masserman (Winston's date)
Paige Hunter (underage girl)
Gino Vincent (Cerina's brother)
Shiloh Strong (Rider's brother)
Darcy Jo Martin (Shiloh's girlfriend)
Jay Aaseng (Sir Chug-a-lot)
Matthew Schwarz (the bad influence)
Jessica Shortkoff (cat hat girl)
Mark Morse (shocked guy)
Heather Simmons (shocked girl)
Dean Masserman (Mr Mom)

The Hospital
Sam Froelich (doctor 1)
Tom Terrell (doctor 2)
We will never tell (the bunny man)
Evan Astrowsky (helpless bystander)
Luke Blackwood (Dennis double)
Mark Schwarz (hospital attendant)
Shana Schwarz (hospital hottie)

The Bowling Alley Massacre
Joe Adams (killer)
Adam Roth (the happy bald guy)
Jeff Hoffman, Dean Masserman, John Neff, Nancy Neff, Michael Reardon, Glenn Weisberger, Roy Wood (the victims)

PLOT SUMMARY

Five college friends move into a remote cabin in the mountains for a holiday but fall prey to a lethal and highly virulent flesh-eating virus. As the contagion spreads, relationships within the group begin to break down and they have to contend not only with infected locals but their own fears.

There's little here that's original - it borrows shamelessly from classics like Night of the Living Dead (1968) and The Evil Dead (1982) as well as obscurities like The Alpha Incident (1977) - but it's done so well that it's impossible to resist its grisly charms. Roth set out to revive the look and feel of the 70s and 80s horrors that he grew up on and that much he does exceptionally well - the backwoods setting could have come straight out of any number of rural horrors from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) and The Hill Have Eyes (1977) to Just Before Dawn and Mothers Day. The gore is strong enough to please most fans who will love the black humour (it's not a spoof - it's a proper horror film that just has some very funny lines) and over-the-top, old school violence and will also revel in the chance to show off their knowledge of the genre by spotting all of Roth's sly references. Somehow, he even managed to get the rights to use extracts from David Hess' song Wait For the Rain from the Last House on the Left (1972) soundtrack!

Canada
Theatrical Distributor: Lions Gate Films Inc

USA
Theatrical Distributor: Cabin Pictures LLC/Lions Gate Films Inc

USA
Rating: R (for strong violence and gore, sexuality, language and brief drug use)

2002
September
14: Canada – shown at the Toronto Film Festival

October
4: Spain – shown at the Sitges Film Festival

2003
January
31: France - shown at the Gerardmer Film Festival

March
9: USA - shown at the South by Southwest Film Festival

August
23: UK - shown at Frightfest 2003, London

September
12: USA – theatrical release

October
17: UK - theatrical release

Cabin Fever... catch it.

MAGAZINES

Cinefantastique vol.35 no.4 (August/ September 2003) p.64 (USA)
review

Fangoria no.224 (July 2003) pp.40-44 (USA)
illustrated article

Premiere vol.16 no.8 (April 2003) pp.84-88 (USA)
illustrated article

Screen International no.1374 (27 September 2002) p.23 (UK)
illustrated credits, review

Variety 5 May 2003 (USA)
illustrated credits, synopsis, review

OTHER SOURCES

press kit
credits

screen
credits

cabins, forests, gore, viruses

Last Updated: 19 October, 2008