I don't understand why this one is so hated. This was my second time seeing it, and I had just as much fun as the first time. Not quite as good as parts 1, and 3, but definitely leagues above Sleepaway Camp 2. If you don't like this movie...YOUR ASS STINKS!!!
Living up to the brilliance of the original Cabin Fever is not an easy task, and I couldn't think of a more fitting director to take over where Roth left off than Ti West. With that being said, it is obvious that the studio hacked this one to pieces. What may have been the best dark-hearted comedy sequel to a horror film since TCM II/Evil Dead II, has been turned into a sloppy mess.
Many shots were expertly crafted (i.e. the skinny-dipping scene), and the gross-out moments were all very effective. Horror-heads will also be pleased by many homages throughout the film, including the theme from Prom Night, and a cameo from Mark Borchardt.
What killed this film was the lack of attention paid to mood during the studio re-cutting of this film.
According to West, additional scenes were filmed, and the entire film was re-edited from scratch without him. The end result was so disappointing to West, that he "quit the film".
If a director's cut is ever released of this film, I will be the first in line to purchase it. I have a feeling that this is something that will be much discussed by horror nerds, for years to come.
Just because I was in a Ti West sort of mood. I've gotta say that this film is spot-on. I don't even have qualms with the writing anymore. The film is genuinely creepy throughout, in an old-fashioned sense that I don't think I've felt from any modern film apart since 2001's The Others.
Last night @ The Burton Theatre
I'm not really sure how I feel about this one. The aesthetics were great, and it certainly was "weird" enough. But according to Korine, this was supposed to be his first comedy. The most similar thing I can compare it to is the work of Giuseppe Andrews, only it's less funny, much angrier, and seems to actually be laughing at it's audience.
It certainly was not up to par with Julien Donkey-boy, but I'm still not sure exactly what to make of it. I think that's a good thing.