Rabid Love

About This Movie

Rabid Love is quite the oddity from 2013, blending horror and thriller elements with a peculiar sense of nostalgia. Set in the summer of '84, it follows five recent college grads on what should be a carefree getaway in the woods. But the atmosphere shifts quickly when one of them gets infected with a mad scientist's synthetic rabies virus. The tension builds as paranoia creeps in among friends, and the practical effects used to depict the transformation are noteworthy—grimy and visceral, they really capture that gritty vibe. Performances are a mixed bag, but they fit the tone well enough to keep you engaged. It’s a unique take on the classic cabin-in-the-woods trope, and it definitely has its own charm, even if it doesn’t break new ground.

Has a distinct 1980s horror vibe.Features practical effects that add to the creepiness.The tension among friends is a central theme.