The Cabin in the Woods

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  • 2012


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Average Rating 4.0/5
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4.5
Whatever theyre talking about, it doesnt feel like horror movie business at all until the credits announce the title. Av Club
3.8
The fun factor trumps its greater intentions and makes it hard to praise without the one thing it lacks namely, restraint. Indie Wire
4.8
Deliriously, uproariously fun, with bigger laughs than any comedy Ive seen this year and genuine scares that will get your heart pounding. We Got This Covered
3.8
And as any fan of Whedons will guess, this horror film took a simple concept and turned it into a freaking apocalyptic bloodbath (while maintaining pl .. We Got This Covered
4.0
This Cabin may not be the Parthenon, but its definitely a place to worship the gods of horror. Austin Chronicle
4.5
It still packs a queasy wallop nearly four decades on and, in this immaculately spruced up Blu ray version, doesnt look a day over yesterday. ( Austin Chronicle
4.0
And thats about it, folks.Coscripted by Buffys clever cat Joss Whedon, The Cabin in the Woods may offer a gauntlet to critics, but it works thrillingl .. Time Out
5.0
Its avalanche of ideas and invention have the potential to revitalise the genre but, like Scream, it could also result in a stream of lazy knock offs. Time Out
3.5
Why cant horror movies live without its cliches.Is it about controlling the outcome ETimes (TOI)
3.5
Why cant horror movies live without its cliches.Is it about controlling the outcome ETimes (TOI)
4.5
Nothing in The Cabin in the Woods is designed to make you feel bad about liking horror movies. Collider
4.6
Like Scream before it, the film is a simultaneous dissection and celebration of all the tropes to which it pays homage, while also managing to be a su .. Paste Magazine
3.8
And since theyre entirely the instruments of their creators, to what degree can the filmmakers exercise free will.This is fairly bold stuff, and it gr .. Rogerebert
4.5
But know this The Cabin in the Woods is not some generic run of the mill horror film.It was largely advertised that way, but that couldnt be further f .. IGN
5.0
Not only is it one of the best American horror related films in recent memory, it has so much else going on with it that even those not already predis .. E Film Critic
4.0
But its also admirably reflective, and readily questions the horror film industrys ritualistic obsession with certain genre tropes. Telegraph
4.5
Goddard and Whedons script functions both as a haunted house movie there are great moments of tension throughout and a spirited romp right past the ge .. Cinema Blend
4.0
Their enthusiasm for the genre carries things along past some crucial missing pieces. Ny Daily News
3.5
However, the final product succeeds in paying homage to the movies that inspired it, poking fun at the often static state of the horror genre, all whi .. Screen Rant
3.8
Its enough to say that, like Scream, Cabin comes with its own built in commentary track, and lots of allusions to other high and low moments in the ho .. The Globe And Mail
4.4
Cabin has been hit by criticism that it is too much a movie of ideas, and too clever for its own good. Philly
3.1
Its a serio comic blend of Scream and The Adjustment Bureau, more clever than brilliant, more high concept than meticulously thought out spoof. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
The playful genre bending film, an engaging trifle at best, might be briefly entertaining but falters when the overkill excesses kick in. Sover
4.2
Turns out, screenwriters Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard have grown tired of the horror routine, cooking up The Cabin in the Woods, a delicious satire of .. Blu Ray
3.8
Though there are plot holes in the elaborately concocted scenarios, The Cabin in the Woods gets points for the twists and turns that come along with i .. Usa Today
3.5
This horror reality movie is extremely well crafted. It has some humor to go with all the mayhem and the story keeps you guessing for a while. Lariat
2.0
Five 20 something pals take off for a weekend retreat, where they are set on by murdering zombies. News Review
3.8
It really does have a great premise, and the execution of that premise is often quite brilliant. News Review
4.0
The disparate elements are cemented together by a blackly comic script, some sly performances (from a cast including Richard Jenkins and Thors Chris H .. Radio Times
3.5
If youve never seen the aforementioned flicks and/or simply geek out at the thought of turning the genres usual trappings on their head, you might rea .. Screen It
3.0
So maybe its not that frightening, given how often weve been through this game.And Fran Kranzs wisecracking commentary on their collective plight keep .. Independent
4.0
Its a lot more fun than it sounds and it made me think about horror and the fetishism of conventions. Independent
4.4
But Whedon and Goddard are hunting bigger game.By turning splatter formula on its empty head, Cabin shows you can unleash a fire breathing horror film .. Rolling Stone
4.0
All the way through, the filmmakers surprise us with moments of hysterical comedy and abject gruesomeness. Shadows On The Wall
2.5
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
4.0
Its clear that the filmmakers have a real love for the horror genre and its tropes and its archetypes, and while much of what goes on here will have s .. The Wrap
4.0
The main issue is that the nature of the overall set up ultimately makes it difficult to care whether the characters make it to the end, so the finale .. View London
4.4
The best way to enjoy this unpredictable jack in the box of a movie, though, is to go in unprepared. News Day
1.5
A dazzling blend of scary movie clichs and self referential callouts subverted by a mind warping twist that the writers roll out slowly from the begin .. Film Journal
4.0
Drew Goddard, with assistance from his cohort scenarist Joss Whedon, achieves an exemplary fusion of horror, humour and science fiction while undermin .. Hindustan Times
4.5
You need to discover on your own what happens, without anyone giving away how Goddard and Whedon have taken a genre they so obviously love and done so .. Az Central
3.5
(MA) Cinema Nova 95 minutes FIVE college friends head off for a weekend at a remote cabin, among them a blonde bimbo (Anna Hutchison), a jock (Chris H .. Smh
4.6
Goddard and Whedon have created a wonderful puzzle of a film that is loving in its appreciation of good horror, even as it takes the genre (and its bl .. Npr
4.4
But this is no abstruse essay film.Cabin is a fiendishly funny thriller. Star Tribune
4.2
The film delivers for hardcore horror fans and casual fans alike. Emanuellevy
4.0
It ends apocalyptically, and is ultimately a postmodernist, self referential metaphor for horror movies, their makers and their audience. Guardian
3.0
Its a smart twist to an enjoyable movie, but theres not a whole lot more to it than that.The final explanation is so perfunctory it could have been de .. Guardian
3.8
It has some genuinely startling moments, a few good scares, plenty of gore, and one compellingly weird truth or dare moment when Jules makes out with .. Q Network
5.0
This is a hugely entertaining, brilliantly crafted entertainment thats witty, ground breaking and most important of all fun. Daily Mail
3.2
These two experienced actors provide the films adult level entertainment. Ew
4.5
With a clever premise, and a unique concept, The Cabin in the Woods is a horror comedy romp filled with brilliant plot twists, and a unique sense of c .. Cinema Crazed
5.0
Quite a bit of it is great, and most of it works, and the stuff that clicks is outrageously entertaining and funny, sometimes with surprising depth. Salon
4.0
Its often funny and smart, but seldom deeply involving, and practically never scary. Slate
3.0
For horror hounds who love a larf, and those of us who always wondered exactly what that dry ice stuff that rises out of the forest floor moss is.A fu .. Empire
4.0
Susan Grangers review of The Cabin in the Woods (Lionsgate) Perfectly timed for Friday the 13th, this is a fresh, hip take on the horror movie genre a .. Susang Ranger
1.3
The Cabin in the Woods has died already in a boring finale full of metaphysical explanations that filch from every horror genre ever invented. Observer
4.0
Veteran writer Joss Whedon and first time director Drew Goddard deconstruct the horror genre like never before with this film. Common Sense Media
4.5
We wait around impatiently for filmmakers to do the genre justice. Movies
4.5
This is the biggest thing to happen to the genre since Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven made us Scream in 1996. Movies
5.0
In an age when every other horror film has a found footage/exorcism angle, Cabin is a throwback to more creative filmmaker driven horror. Sf Gate
4.0
Though the film seems drug addled and self possessed beyond its scares, the choice appears to be deliberate: the filmmakers are less interested in pro .. New Yorker
3.1
Although its quite obviously leagues apart in terms of the animation studios target demographic and wholesome values, The Cabin in the Woods, regardle .. Slant Magazine
1.5
Horror cinema subversiveness need not preclude actual horror, a fact thats unfortunately lost on The Cabin in the Woods, a brainchild of writer turned .. Slant Magazine
3.0
With credits like that you should expect the unexpected and thats what we get as a traditional horror movie set up gives way to some droll, increasing .. Express
4.4
Now that Aishwarya R. Dhanushs film proper has finally hit screens, its safe to say that had it not been for that songs surprising pre release popular .. Mr Brown Movies
3.5
L eave it to Joss Whedon to take the horror genre and turn it on its head. Bullz-Eye
3.2
A global perspective is given on monitors that horror buffs will appreciate, especially when Kyoto fails to get the job done. Reeling Reviews
4.5
Absolutely genius movie. Totally brilliant... I dont know how anyone can possibly make a horror movie again. Cabin renders all past and future example .. Flickfilosopher
4.0
It looks as if the film has an ambition to do for horror cinema what the Book of Revelations did for Christianity. The Irish Times
3.8
But if you are one of those people, then youll probably not enjoy a movie more this year. Blogs Indie Wire
5.3
But if you like your horror films to be genuinely scary, as opposed to ironic and self reflexive, you may stop short of unbridled enthusiasm. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
Its just too bad we have to sit through most of a mediocre slasher movie before getting to the really good stuff. Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
8 things to watch out for this week Feature Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta debuts on PS4, Monster Hunter World hits PC and Better Call Sau .. Total Film
3.8
Not all of them work, but its hard not to admire Whedon and Goddard for the attempts.This is definitely not your standard kids get slaughtered by zomb .. ReelViews
2.0
Joss Whedon and Drew Goddards eagerly anticipated attempt to turn the modern horror movie on its head is too enamored of its own games to be scary, sh .. Hollywood Reporter
4.0
But it is a devilishly cunning entertainment.I, for one, know it will be some time before I watch a conventional horror flick without wondering, at le .. The Atlantic
1.8
Before you waste your time and money on this cinematic mongrel, check out Mindhunters. Its not a perfect slasher picture either, but its a damn sight .. Coles Mithey
3.5
Because reallyThe Cabin in the Woods is an inside joke a one way ticket to all the genres worst nightmares told in a very tongue and cheeky Buffy the .. Los Angeles Times
3.8
But that doesnt make the flick any less than a horror geeks wet dream. Groucho Reviews
3.8
Cabin is really, really fun. But heres my minor quibble: All the fun gets in the way of the scares. Hit Fix
4.5
Maybe if were being picky this is all too self consciously clever to be truly scary on the visceral, soul gnawing level of the most unforgettable horr .. Cnn
5.0
The most daring, original, and innovative horror movie Ive seen in more than a decade. Aisle Seat
3.5
FANS of quality modern horror should make a beeline for this surprisingly fresh and inventive slasher flick during its limited release. Herald Sun
3.8
By the time the rushed and hopelessly anticlimactic finale rolls around, Lockout has effectively squandered the goodwill engendered by its inherently .. Reel Film
4.4
Deconstructing a Cabin The tone of the movie is both scary and fun, with a stronger emphasis on the fun.The horror angle is completely predictable. Movie Habit
4.0
Its a refreshing take on a well worn genre, sparkling with Whedons generous wit and ability to draw us into his game with the promise of something new .. Hey U Guys
4.4
Perhaps more importantly, its the shot of adrenaline that horror movies badly need after an endless parade of lackluster remakes and cheaply made foun .. Movies Tv Guide
4.0
Amid all the blood, gore, spells and technology it spirals into a wonderfully outlandish, apocalyptic climax. Mirror
3.8
It moves at a brisk pace and keeps the audience guessing right up till the end. Three Movie Buffs
4.5
The Cabin in the Woods isnt merely another Scream exercise in self awareness, or a Scary Movie spoof of the same. Tamp A Bay
1.9
Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, whose creator Joss Whedon co wrote the script along with Cloverfield writer Drew Goddard (who directed), may enjoy t .. New York Post
3.8
You may think youve seen this before, but you havent seen it quite like this. Kansas City
4.0
This is a must see genre bending horror movie miss it at your peril. Digital Spy
5.0
Genre conventions are turned on their head in this meta horror written by geek God Joss Whedon (The Avengers)... Flicks
4.4
The movie may be funnier than it is scary, but for the right crowd, this collection of nightmares will feel like the best dream ever. Red Eye Chicago
4.2
Goddard and company have spun a thoroughly entertaining ride with jumps, jolts and laughs. Cleve Land
5.0
The pleasure of each new surprise and ingenious discovery in The Cabin in the Woods is possibly the biggest treat of this years still relatively young .. Dustin Put Man
4.4
You dont just sit down and watch The Cabin in the Woods; you subject yourself to a horror experiment. Larsen On Film
3.8
A genre bending concoction of horror, action and comedy a big ball of Evil Dead, Scream, Matrix, The Hunger Games, Scooby Doo, Zombieland, and a lot o .. Christianity Today
5.0
And it has a hell of a lot of fun reaching its final, unpredictable destination. Hollywood And Fine
4.0
This sassy, exhilarating monster mash will provide riotous entertainment for all but the faint hearted. The Arts Desk
5.0
SUPER TROUPER Mamma Mia 2 soundtrack which Abba songs are in Here We Go Again The Sun
4.0
Witty, scary and wickedly entertaining, The Cabin in the Woods takes on and savages the biggest monster in the horror genre: caricature. Matts Movie Reviews
4.0
Director Drew Goddard has made a clever film.He has shown us the elements of classic horror, told us what we miss in todays films and questioned the n .. FilmFare
4.0
It also touches on the idea that filmmakers to feel creatively fulfilled sometimes introduce ideas that alienate the very audience they seek to bring .. The Filmy Ap
4.4
1 of 4 View Caption In this film image released by Lionsgate, Fran Kranz is shown in a scene from The Cabin in the Woods. Sltrib
3.8
I personally wouldnt consider it a game changer but The Cabin In The Woods kept me on my toes and has many interesting elements. The Film Pie
5.0
What do you do when a genre has completely played itself out You reinvent it one last time and let all hell break loose. Movie Crypt
5.0
But I dont feel bad about revealing at least one huge surprise: its the best horror flick ever made in Vancouver. Straight
4.5
Its also a damn blast, as fun a time as youll have in a movie theater this season (and probably next). Hollywood Chicago
4.5
In Goddards hands, it all comes together quite well, making for a brilliantly clever and genuinely funny take on horror stereotypes thats a must see f .. ComingSoon
4.5
Essentially, Cabin is having fun with genre cliches, but still strives to maintain a degree of horror on its own.Goddard and Whedon strike the perfect .. Shockya
3.5
The duos clever playfulness results in a horror movie thats perhaps not entirely groundbreaking (genre fans will detect traces of Cube and Saw) but is .. Film Comment
5.0
While Whedon and Goddard have written a script that expertly balances humour and horror, theyre helped by a solid and engaging cast. Sky
4.0
But when a film truly reflects a deep understanding of its cinematic traditions, tinkers with the mythology and ultimately transcends its roots, any a .. Sbs
4.4
This flawed but highly ambitious thriller, the directorial debut of Cloverfield writer Drew Goddard, flips genre conventions and reminds us of a time .. Daily Herald
5.0
The Cabin In The Woods is a total game changer and deserves to revitalise the horror comedy in the same way that Scream did the slasher movie its goin .. The Shiz Nit
3.5
Further mockery of recent horror fare abounds, alongside some of the more inventive kills youre likely to see all year, and finally, a full reveal whi .. What Culture
3.0
Despite pumping out red herrings and twists, you dont experience much in the way of suspense, shocks or smart, satisfying kicks. Scots Man
4.4
The entire film works as a metaphor for horror filmmakers and horror audiences. Scene Stealers
4.0
This may be the first movie in a genre often known for its meathead simplicity, nearly undone by the scale of its ambition. The Ooh Tray
4.0
And it is also hyper knowing, a big meta wink, but it doesnt make the mistake of some of the Scream movies (and their imitators), which use that self .. Dvd Talk
4.0
The Cabin in the Woods will get you thinking about what it means to watch a horror movie, but its not just a mischievous exercise in post modern cleve .. What So
5.0
Its a funny, sexy, tense and surreal moment that captures the chief appeal of films like these. Or Lando Weekly
3.8
The film manages not only to present the genre with knowing winks and give it a few necessary nudges but also treats it with undeniable respect. Scifi Movie Page
4.0
But the film is truly funny, and it does explode in a final melee of imagination and gore that supersedes any other production that has sought to scar .. Streaming Quickflix
4.0
The J horror parody is also terrifically funny, if you know the subject. East Bay Express
4.0
Unfortunately for a horror movie fan, the biggest problem with the genre is that trends come and go, and they get old fast.So when a movie comes down .. Fat Guys At The Movies
5.0
The film is crisp, evenly paced, its colors bright, as sharp as the winter cold. Ny Mag
3.5
Like most of the Scream movies, The Cabin in the Woods provokes chills of dread even as it hilariously deconstructs the horror movie sub genre by sub .. Winnipeg Free Press
4.0
They quite purposefully fill the tropes of a horror cast, but the surprising thing is that theyre so likable, and this owes a huge amount to a witty, .. Fan The Fire Magazine
4.0
Cabin goes beyond the parody of the Scream franchise into darker, richer territory. Entertainment Time
4.0
The results are not quite as predictable as you might think Joss Whedon both uses and skewers horror film cliches for this enjoyable tongue in cheek s .. Daily Star
3.3
The long delayed pet project from director Drew Goddard and producer/co writer Joss Whedon works because it is self aware and funny early and knows ho .. Daily Film Fix
4.5
This may not be a comic masterpiece, but its generous attitude and breezy tone are likable enough. Fw Weekly
3.5
Its a film that is willing to break the horror genres contours but sometimes does it so timidly that audiences may leave the theater disappointed. Johnhanlon Reviews
5.0
Horror films are supposed to be scary, but not very smart. The Cabin in the Woods is both. Its about as clever as you can imagine a film of this type .. Tulsa World
4.5
Cabin is the emergency resuscitation that the horror genre DESPERATELY needed. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.0
And while this film is not for everyone those who like their slasher film cliches without irony shouldnt bother anyone who likes brains to go with the .. Toledo Blade
4.5
You certainly could call this a post modern take on a horror film, but its radically different from something like Scream. Movies Ign
4.2
Whats not to like Horror fans with a brain will dig the clever script. The gore is there along with a true sense of concern for the victims. If only a .. Movie Chambers
4.0
Do you remember what it was like to have fun horror movies I do...and so does the film. Need Coffee
4.0
Happily, viewers will be not just entertained by The Hunger Gameslike finale of The Cabin in the Woods, but also left with some suggestion of whoor wh .. Metro Active
4.4
Fans of Whedon are fond of repeating the mantra In Joss we trust and with good reason.Creator of The Best Show Ever to Grace Network TV, Buffy the Vam .. Miami
4.0
The humour and ingenuity of the script nicely balances the slasher content without making it seem like a compromise. The Diva Review
4.5
But amusing as the film is when subverting horror cliches, it loses steam and focus in its final act. Movie Line
5.0
Most smart movies feel like trudges, while most fun movies leave you feeling intellectually diminished. Bad Ass Digest
4.0
Not since poor Drew Barrymore answered a crank call in Scream has a film exploited stereotypes with such glee, and subverted our expectations at every .. Liver Pool Echo
3.8
But regarding the movies imaginative set up yes, Ill describe that. Looking Closer
3.5
8 things to watch out for this week Feature Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta debuts on PS4, Monster Hunter World hits PC and Better Call Sau .. Sfx
4.5
The concept is so clever and effective that youll be kicking yourself that you didnt come up with the idea first. The Popcorn Junkie
3.5
Made with sweat and uplifted by faith, the film lacks the pervasive mood the devilish alarm that runs through the book.It feels too dry, too indecisiv .. Bangkok Post
3.8
Its a film full of clever moments that may at first seem cheeky but come to feel inspired, with a third act (which only a churl would describe) that r .. Blog Oregonlive
2.5
Plunked into this wicked world are the most dangerous game: collegiate cinematic cliches. Horror
1.5
Why yes, yes it could!.Whedon routinely populates his projects with great actors alongside the truly wretched. Movie Juice
4.5
The Cabin in the Woods will undoubtedly be one of the best horror thrillers youll see all year, as well as one of the best films. It will also standou .. Indie London
3.5
But its not so much the why as it is the how, and I personally found the payoff quite satisfying. Blogs Houston Press
3.8
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. Cinema Phile 2010 Blog Spo ..
4.0
It is entertaining in almost every aspect, and smarter than you might expect. M Live
4.0
It will likely be what makes or breaks the movie for you.I loved it but some may think Goddard and Whedon take their punch line a bit too far. Daily Record
3.0
For horror movie aficionados who find the movie too cerebral, they can take delight in the underlying humour in Goddard and co writer Joss Whedons sna .. Dna India
4.0
The real treat here is experiencing something brand new.This films popularity will almost surely spread like wildfire among sci fi and horror fans and .. Fox News
4.0
Horror comedies are a rare and acquired taste.Non horror fans dont get the jokes, and scarehounds often feel cheated when they find themselves trembli .. 7 Dvt
5.0
I suppose one could safely commentvaguelyabout the performances by the wonderfully entertaining Whitford and Jenkins. City Weekly
3.5
If youve seen any horror movie in the past three decades, youre likely familiar with this very familiar scenario, a staple of the so called slasher ge .. American Profile
4.0
Nevertheless, if we can count it somewhere among horror films for categorical purposes it joins a shortlist of significant contemporary works in Ameri .. Mubi
4.0
Every full moon a new horror film comes along that promises to reinvent the genre and become the next Scream or The Blair Witch Project. The Reel Deal
3.8
The less you know, the more youll enjoy it, and were not going to spoil it for you. Thats what the Internets for. Jackson Ville
4.0
If this wholly engaging and ingenious film has a problem, its the not unfamiliar postmodern glitch of being too clever by half. Bfi
4.5
Whedon and Goddards clever script lifts the characters above their initial stereotypes and the actors take them home. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
4.5
Whedon refuses to keep the clichs entirely intact. In keeping with the overall theme, nothing is entirely what it seems, and nobody is entirely who th .. Events Austin 360
4.0
But if you think you know where this movie is going, then you have no idea what youre in for and thats the beauty of it. Access Hollywood
4.0
Im glad I did: I think much of the films appeal comes from being surprised by what unfolds.I cant say what your experience will be like if you already .. Deads
4.4
Cabin may not win over any new converts to the horror genre, but itll certainly make the faithful feel fervent all over again. Sandiego Union Tribune
5.0
It nails the landing perfectly on both counts, actually.The last time a horror flick poked this much fun at horror flicks, it was calledScream. Blog The Horror Show
4.0
Just take my word on it, this film rocks. If you are disillusioned with the state of modern horror (and you should be) this is just the shot in the ar .. The Crat
5.0
Highly recommended for fright fans interested in a more cerebral brand of bloodletting. Aalbc It
3.0
Its worth a watch as its an unusual take on the genre just dont expect too much from the over the top finale. Jeffreyklyles Word Press
4.0
And thats about it, folks.Coscripted by Buffys clever cat Joss Whedon, The Cabin in the Woods may offer a gauntlet to critics, but it works thrillingl .. Time Out Chicago
3.5
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5.0
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