The Cabin In The Woods Review

Plot Summary:
Five friends spend a weekend at a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen, and together they must discover the secret behind the cabin in the woods.

The Positives:
If any of you remember my Top Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2012 list, this film was #9 on the list. The film is written and produced by the legendary Joss Whedon and directed by Cloverfield writer Drew Goddard. The film is supposed to take a tongue-in-cheek approach on horror films and has been hyped up for a long time. And man, this film was worth the hype.

I am going to try to keep this review as spoiler-free as possible, so nothing is ruined when you see this film. The less you know about this film, the better experience you will have with it. Whedon and Goddard's script takes an ordinary horror premise, adds some twists and turns, sprinkles some humor along the way, and creates one of the most well-done horror visions in years. This is a horror film for the more intelligent crowd, one who expects something different instead of boring cliches.

The cast here is excellent for what they do here. Chris Hemsworth plays the manly jock Curt with fun charisma and a strong macho personality. Fran Kranz steals the show as the stoner Marty, he provides the funniest lines in the film as well. The rest of the cast is brilliant as well. They do a great job at making the audience care for each of their characters, something most horror flicks lack nowadays.

I'm just going to say how much I loved this film. They start off with a simple premise. In the middle, things get crazy and weird. By the end, this film is purely genius! They set each tone of the film brilliantly and make sure to poke fun at horror fans all the way through.

The Negatives:
Nothing I can think of. This film does its job successfully and flawlessly.

Conclusion:
See this film in theaters as soon as possible! The Cabin In The Woods is a funny, smart, suspenseful, and scary horror film that creates a new path for future horror films. Whedon and Goddard have created a masterpiece here, and give it a few years before it will be considered a cult classic.

Rating: 10 out of 10