Gimly
**The following is a long-form review that I originally wrote in 2012.**
Jesus Christ. What just happened to my brain?
I was worried that _Cabin in the Woods_ was gonna be a letdown, ‘cause I had built it up so much in my head, and it...
The Cabin in the Woods
2012Movie95 minEnglish
Five friends set out for a weekend at a remote cabin in the woods, expecting nothing more than fun and relaxation. As night falls, they discover that something far more unsettling is at work and that nothing about their getaway is what it seems.
Insights
IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users85%
Director: Drew Goddard•Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
Five friends go for a getaway to a remote cabin in the woods, unaware that they are pawns in a complex, ritualistic game orchestrated by a secret organization. As strange events unfold, the group must confront ancient evils and a far more sinister truth behind their terrifying ordeal. The film deconstructs horror tropes while delivering its own brand of suspense and gore.
Critical Reception
The Cabin in the Woods was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its innovative deconstruction of the horror genre, meta-commentary, and unexpected plot twists. Critics praised its blend of humor, scares, and intelligence, making it a standout film in its genre.
What Reviewers Say
- A brilliantly meta-horror film that subverts expectations.
- Clever, funny, and genuinely frightening.
- A satisfyingly twisted and intelligent take on horror clichés.
Google audience: Viewers lauded the film's originality, clever writing, and surprising twists, with many calling it a fresh and smart take on the horror genre that was both humorous and scary. Some noted that the ending might be divisive, but the overall experience was highly positive.
Fun Fact
The film was produced in 2010 but delayed its release until 2012 due to the financial troubles of the distribution company, MGM.
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4 reviews
Per Gunnar Jonss...
This is another one of those movies where I cannot understand why so many people give it so high scores. Sure it’s not a really bad movie but, personally, I found it only moderately good. I’m not sure whether the movie was intended to be sc...
LastCaress1972
Finally got around to The Cabin in the Woods. 8/10, great fun. A Joss Whedon-(co)written (also co-written and directed by Drew Goddard, who wrote Cloverfield) take on an old horror staple in which 5 stereotypical teenagers (an academic, a j...
Andres Gomez
Hilarious and frightened: shaken, not stirred.
Great movie, one of the best in this "genre" for quite a while.