Fear Cabin: The Last Weekend of Summer – DVD Review of the Indie Horror Thriller

At the time of this review summer is rapidly coming to an end! Than comes fall. Fall brings Halloween season and that is the perfect time for horror films. Cleopatra Films produces low budget horror films to the horror fans. We have seen such releases as The Beast Hand, Silent Bite and What the Waters Left behind: Scars.

Now it is time for the next Cleopatra release. The film is the Evil Dead meets Cabin Fever. The film is entitled Fear Cabin: The Last Weekend of Summer. This film is being released by Cleopatra Entertainment and MVD Visual.

Synopsis: Six friends head into the woods for one last summer weekend, envisioning carefree days by a crystal-clear lake and laughter-filled nights around a secluded cabin. Instead, they stumble upon unsettling rituals that awaken malevolent forces hidden beneath creaking floorboards and moonlit shadows. Suddenly, their lighthearted getaway becomes a desperate fight for survival, where demonic presences are determined to keep them there forever.

Fear Cabin has some shortcomings with pacing and the script. But director Brian Krainson takes the limited budget and makes the most of the location of the woods and cabin setting to make a moody, dark and brooding atmosphere. Sometime atmosphere makes for better horror than the biggest budget and special effect. But there is no denying the film fails to be memorable.

When you think that this is Brian Krainson's first feature film. I've seen worse film films. He has a good eye for film. It will be interesting what his next film will be and how his film career advances. I will be watching!

Fear Cabin has been transferred to DVD in widescreen format. The film is crisp and clean. The audio is clear. There are no digital artifacts or audio anomalies. In addition to a nice transfer this disc has bonus features as well! Take a look at what is included.

* Slideshow
* Tailer
* Behind the Scenes
* Interview with The Director

When looking at the bonus features, I like the addition of the interview with The Director. A Director's audio commentary would have made a great addition. I kind of wished there was more. But that is a minor complaint.

Fear Cabin is an uneven and imperfect horror film, but it has a real throwback feel to the 80s slasher films. So, this Halloween season if you are looking for a film to enjoy with a bunch of friends this just might do the trick! 

If you enjoy independent low budget horror films, you could do worse that Fear Cabin. So, if you would like to add this DVD to your collection head over to MVD Shop or Amazon and order your copy today.  



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