Let’s cut to the chase: I love this movie. Cabin In The Woods is a film of a rare breed, one that manages to successfully combined multiple genres without loosing focus. The movie masterfully blends horror, sci-fi and comedy so smoothly that you will well up with all the right emotions at all the right time. I would hate to spoil this movie for anyone, unsuspecting or otherwise, because it’s certainly a film where the less you know the better, so what follows is my attempt to review the film without tainting it.
The film’s title and trailer suggest to the viewer the idea of a cliched ‘cabin in the woods’ horror story, except this story is different. There are secrets looming around this cabin and the truth behind the secrets deleves into a whole other world within the film. That’s where the film takes on other genres in tandem with the horror story presented to us. It’s hard not to fall right in the groove. The tight script is standout, producing not only a cast of likable characters and punchy dialouge, but also well maitinenced transitions. It slips in and out of its various content with remarkable ease that at points, you can’t tell whether what’s happening is merely enjoyable or downright brilliant. Big ups are also in store for both Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard, who take their obvious love and understanding for genre film and put it hard at work. Together the two produce fantastic results.
My thoughts are running out on vauge praises for the film and steering into Spoilerville. I really don’t want to go there but can promise a fun ride to anyone deciding to see the film. The direction, writing, level of captivation and even the acting for the most part are all operating on the highest level. If you’re a genre fanboy/girl or you are just looking for something remakably fresh, don’t miss what I’m already referring to as this decade’s Scream. I know I’m seeing it again with the rest of the FTS crew the first chance I get.
I was torn about going out to see this one this weekend, because I know for sure I want to see Raid – The Redemption tonight, but if Cabin in the Woods is as game-changing as Scream was in 96 then I guess I’m seeing two movies this weekend.
I would say definitely see it this weekend because you don’t want any of the interesting details spoiled for you!
Yes! See them both! I can’t wait to see Raid because I’ve heard nothing but great things but Cabin is undoubtedly a must see. I hope it’s not too over-hyped! Tell me what you thought of it if you do see it.
Can’t read this yet cause the score (and murmurs I’ve heard from others) has me ready to. Wanna go in as cold as possible!
Just got out of it…pretty fantastic, which is high praise coming from a generally non-horror-ish guy such as myself. This and Tucker and Dale will make for two of the better films I’ve seen in the last year, and make for interesting bedfellows as well (double feature!). The declaration of it being this decade’s scream (this generation’s, really) is damn apt.
That’s awesome, I’m glad you liked it considering horror isn’t always your thing. It’s so amazing though, it’s pretty hard to resist. I want to take everyone I know to go see it!
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I liked it quite a bit, but I find myself slipping into the “Hater” role just because I dont quite think its as great as everyone’s making it out to be.
This is a fun B Movie that happens to make some meta comments about hollywood, but… I cant fathom it making me top ten or anything.
See what I mean? Sound like I hated it, but actually did like it a lot.
Yeah at least you’re not on the hate train just for the sake of it. I can see it making my top ten though. I have seen it twice but I already can’t wait to watch it again and dissect it.
Nice write up Linds, I like how the mixed up the formulaic teens in the woods horror film format.
I enjoyed the film and it reminded me a bit of a Scooby Doo cartoon for some reason. My major complaint would be that it seemed a bit short in length to me, at only an hour and a half, and ending seemed a bit over explainy too me. Is over explainy a word ?
Hahah explainy can totally be a word. I can see a little Scooby Doo in there, maybe because Marty was pretty damn close to being a real life Shaggy, no?
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