The Cabin in the Woods (2012)

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Cabin in the Woods is one of those rare horror films, where very little can and should be said, for fear of ruining the plot of the movie. This is one of the most original, unique horror films I have ever seen. One thing to keep in mind is that this movie isn’t scary, because it’s not meant to be. That’s part of the fun, though. Cabin in the Woods explores the cliches of horror films, especially the Evil Dead franchise. Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard are a dynamic writing / directing team, and they really understand the genre and world they are delving into. The actors are all really good, particularly Kristen Connolly and Fran Kranz. If I were to nitpick, I would say that I wish Amy Acker had a little more to do, but that should in no way be considered a hinderance in regards to the movie, and as far as I’m concerned, doesn’t really knock the movie down in any way, or take away from it.. There’s some great cameos that I don’t want to spoil, suffice it to say, they will make any hardcore horror fan go crazy. The movie shows little hints as to what’s happening, and the payoff is completely worth it. The movie carries a dark, twisted sense of humor. There are parts that make you laugh, and you might wonder why. This is a fun movie that requires multiple viewings to really dig deep into what’s going on. The best part is, you never get tired of it. 

10 / 10