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Five friends got to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen. If you think you know the story. Think again. From fan favourites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes The Cabin in the Woods, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out.
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69 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I'm genuinely shocked at the number of 1-star reviews for this movie. Did you people see the same film I did?
Cabin in the Woods is one of the most original movies I've seen in a long time, tearing up the rule book of horror films. I don't even want to describe the plot to people who haven't seen it, because to know anything about the story is to know too much. Just go in with an open mind and enjoy it.
Cabin in the Woods is one of the most original movies I've seen in a long time, tearing up the rule book of horror films. I don't even want to describe the plot to people who haven't seen it, because to know anything about the story is to know too much. Just go in with an open mind and enjoy it.
58 of 64 people found the following review helpful
By tlynchester
Format:Blu-ray
I'm sitting here reading these 1 star reviews of this film and they are all saying the same thing... "it was predictable" or "there was nothing new about it"... even "I laughed at the direction the film was going in for the sheer stupidity of it". In which case, well done. They are then laughing at the right parts and they are predicting what was made to be predictable - so we can have a wee laugh to ourselves.
The film was made to be predictable in parts because it's both a laugh at and with the horror film genre and it's audience.
It's a very self-aware film. I can understand why people are upset as it is packaged and sold like a generic horror film - which is part of the film's story itself. (I'm trying hard not to give anything away and ruin it). Even the name of the film is in on it - The Cabin In The Woods. C'mon.
The film is entertaining, funny and, to stick to the tradition of horrors, gory. The actors play their parts to a T, and the screenplay - when understanding the films intent - is brilliant.
Ignore the 1 star reviews. They come across like they are from fans of horror/torture porn type films that are upset that it wasn't "Saw XXXXXIV". It baffles me how many people are missing the point.
Watch it with an open mind.
The film was made to be predictable in parts because it's both a laugh at and with the horror film genre and it's audience.
It's a very self-aware film. I can understand why people are upset as it is packaged and sold like a generic horror film - which is part of the film's story itself. (I'm trying hard not to give anything away and ruin it). Even the name of the film is in on it - The Cabin In The Woods. C'mon.
The film is entertaining, funny and, to stick to the tradition of horrors, gory. The actors play their parts to a T, and the screenplay - when understanding the films intent - is brilliant.
Ignore the 1 star reviews. They come across like they are from fans of horror/torture porn type films that are upset that it wasn't "Saw XXXXXIV". It baffles me how many people are missing the point.
Watch it with an open mind.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Sam
Format:Blu-ray
I've somehow become a Joss Whedon completest having seen the vast majority of his output, but if I have a criticism it is that his writing `voice' is sometimes too loud in his work. The recent `Avengers Assemble' showed that combining Whedon's distinct writing style with strong characters is a great mix, but give him too much leeway and you get `Doll House'. A film that nestles between these two projects is `Cabin in the Woods' and it also sits somewhere between them in terms of quality. Fans of Whedon will know instantly that he co-wrote this film, whilst the few who got to the end of `Angel' may even argue that this is a lost script.
On the surface `Cabin' is an atypical teen slasher movie as a group of teenagers visit a remote cabin in the hopes of some good times and not a grisly death. However, this is a film that is all about beneath the surface and what may actually be going on. This meta look at the horror genre has been food and drink to Whedon since the days of `Buffy' and fans of that series and its spin off `Angel' will gain a lot from this film. Those who found these shows a little knowing and self-satisfying may find `Cabin' more annoying than fun.
Director Drew Goddard (also co-writer) has cards up his sleeve that Whedon could only dream of until recently; an increased budget for one and a great cast that includes Chris Hemsworth, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford. It is a shame then that the scale feels no larger than the TVs shows Whedon worked on. `Serenity' was a film that escaped its small screen roots to be one of the best space operas of the past 10 years, in places `Cabin' feels like it would be better watched on TV. This must come down to Goddard who is unable to lift the scale, too much set based work means the film feels smaller than it is.... Read more ›
On the surface `Cabin' is an atypical teen slasher movie as a group of teenagers visit a remote cabin in the hopes of some good times and not a grisly death. However, this is a film that is all about beneath the surface and what may actually be going on. This meta look at the horror genre has been food and drink to Whedon since the days of `Buffy' and fans of that series and its spin off `Angel' will gain a lot from this film. Those who found these shows a little knowing and self-satisfying may find `Cabin' more annoying than fun.
Director Drew Goddard (also co-writer) has cards up his sleeve that Whedon could only dream of until recently; an increased budget for one and a great cast that includes Chris Hemsworth, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford. It is a shame then that the scale feels no larger than the TVs shows Whedon worked on. `Serenity' was a film that escaped its small screen roots to be one of the best space operas of the past 10 years, in places `Cabin' feels like it would be better watched on TV. This must come down to Goddard who is unable to lift the scale, too much set based work means the film feels smaller than it is.... Read more ›
57 of 64 people found the following review helpful
By John Milton
Format:DVD
It's widely acknowledged that films within the horror genre can be incredibly formulaic and easily slotted into one of the sub-genres of horror; be it vampire, werewolf, slasher, zombie, you get the idea. So, as I settled in to watch The Cabin in the Woods, I thought from the trailer that I knew what I was letting myself in for. However, this film far surpassed my expectations.
The film starts off in typical horror style with a group of friends setting out for a weekend getaway off the beaten track but if you've watched the trailer, you know that this certainly isn't your run-of-the-mill fright flick.
Starring Kristen Connolly (The Happening), Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Snow White and The Huntsman, Star Trek), Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz (Donnie Darko, The Village) and Jesse Williams, the film conforms to the genre norm of having a hot young cast up front to do the running around, drinking, fornicating, screaming and dying horribly; while being ably supported by Richard Jenkins (Let Me In, Wolf), Bradley Whitford (Scent of a Woman, Billy Madison) and Amy Acker (Angel, Catch Me If You Can). Oh, and there's a lovely little cameo near the end that I defy you not to smile at!
The events revolving around the cabin are monitored, guided and controlled akin to some dark version of The Truman Show; and if that's where things stopped, The Cabin in the Woods would be a solid horror film worthy of merit. However, there's a far more sinister hand at work behind the scenes than merely providing murderous reality entertainment and it is the parallel plotline of the puppetmasters at work behind the scenes that really starts to set The Cabin in the Woods apart from the rest of the pack.... Read more ›
The film starts off in typical horror style with a group of friends setting out for a weekend getaway off the beaten track but if you've watched the trailer, you know that this certainly isn't your run-of-the-mill fright flick.
Starring Kristen Connolly (The Happening), Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Snow White and The Huntsman, Star Trek), Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz (Donnie Darko, The Village) and Jesse Williams, the film conforms to the genre norm of having a hot young cast up front to do the running around, drinking, fornicating, screaming and dying horribly; while being ably supported by Richard Jenkins (Let Me In, Wolf), Bradley Whitford (Scent of a Woman, Billy Madison) and Amy Acker (Angel, Catch Me If You Can). Oh, and there's a lovely little cameo near the end that I defy you not to smile at!
The events revolving around the cabin are monitored, guided and controlled akin to some dark version of The Truman Show; and if that's where things stopped, The Cabin in the Woods would be a solid horror film worthy of merit. However, there's a far more sinister hand at work behind the scenes than merely providing murderous reality entertainment and it is the parallel plotline of the puppetmasters at work behind the scenes that really starts to set The Cabin in the Woods apart from the rest of the pack.... Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Much better than expected
When trying to decide what movie to watch, I often consult Rotten Tomatoes as their ratings come from a combination of critics and seeing that The Cabin in the Woods had been... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Laura Hartley
1.0 out of 5 stars
'you couldn't care less if they all died horrible deaths within the...
NOTE: Be warned before you read my review; I have included three descriptions of what's observed during the film that might spoil the experience for those who prefer no spoilers... Read more
Published 6 days ago by bleedingcritic TM
1.0 out of 5 stars
honestly
just spent £10 on this
Omg I wish I hadn't
It is rubbish beyound compere
you would have thought the guy behind Buffy could have come up with some thing better... Read more
Omg I wish I hadn't
It is rubbish beyound compere
you would have thought the guy behind Buffy could have come up with some thing better... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Alan Mackenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not What You Expect!
This was a right surprise of a movie with it's focus fixed quite heavily on the slasher horror genre which you think it's going to be about. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Wayne Tully
4.0 out of 5 stars
Original
A lot better than people were making out. It was definitely original, and I did like it. It stepped away from your horror movie clichés, by having all the stereotypes, on... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Juliet Blue
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this movie!
Original. Good Story, Violent and buckets of blood! Great flick! Worth a watch and a buy! Get it now! You won't be dissapointed!
Published 1 month ago by Mr. G. Thompson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Don't bother
Don't bother with this movie if I was U.. This film is way too complicated to follow.. It's far featched & a little boring.. Read more
Published 1 month ago by watford1881
1.0 out of 5 stars
Load of rubbish!
I didnt have any idea what this film was about, but kind of got the gist that it would be cheese during the first 10minutes when you meet the group of stereotypical teens going to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Miss Sally Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars
From the Great Joss Whedon
You would think it's a Friday The 13th type movie were teens are stalk by a killer in the woods in fact there's Truman Show like people behind the show who unleash monsters onto... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Michael Mcdonnell
3.0 out of 5 stars
Alright.
I bought this as a gift for a friend who likes horror movies, and while we had a good laugh at it, the film honestly wasn't that scary. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Helen Morgan
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