Cabin Fever 3: Patient Zero (2014)

Directed by: Kaare Andrews | 91 minutes | horror, science fiction, comedy | Actors: Sean Astin, Currie Graham, Ryan Donowho, Brando Eaton, Jillian Murray, Mitch Ryan, Solly Duran, Lydia Hearst, Claudette Lalí, Juan ‘Papo’ Bancalari, Marie Michelle Bazile, Roberto Linval

Question: Do you like raunchy sex jokes? Can you laugh at filthy wounds and splashing bodily fluids? Is a poorly told story worthy of your attention and can you bear to see that sweet and loyal Samwise Gamgee from ‘Lord Of The Rings’ as a foul-mouthed prisoner? If the answer to the above questions is a resounding ‘yes’ then ‘Cabin Fever 3: Patient Zero’ could just become your favorite horror movie ever!

In ‘Cabin Fever 3: Patient Zero’, a bachelorette party in a Caribbean turns into a drama when it turns out that a flesh-eating bacteria is causing death and destruction. What this group of partying youths don’t realize is that shady medical exams are taking place at their vacation destination. The imprisoned Porter (Sean ‘Samwise Gamgee’ Astin) could be the answer to the deadly virus. This man is immune. Meanwhile, Marcus (Mitch Ryan) has doubts about his proposed marriage. Wouldn’t he be better off marrying his childhood friend Penny (Jillian Murray)?

The synopsis of this film sounds – and is – incredibly dull. Fortunately, the effect is better. ‘Cabin Fever 3: Patient Zero’ dares to go full out in terms of gore. There is a very unsavory and therefore hilarious oral sex scene in this film (with a female victim this time). A catfight between two infected ladies also culminates in a bloody spectacle from which the pieces (literally!) fly off. The grime is very well done and lovers of ultimate raunchy horror can indulge themselves.

The acting is obviously not the best, but the cheesy one-liners make up for a lot. There is a lot to laugh about with these actors. The pace is good and with 91 minutes this production can also be called nice and short. This third part of the ‘Cabin Fever’ franchise looks nice and, like the second part in this series, chooses for a big smile. Humor and horror don’t bite and that results in a wonderful feast of violence that dares to be unabashedly adolescent. Bad sex jokes, bodily fluids and overacting: this genre gem is not to be missed!