Cabin In The Woods is a horror film that stands out like no other horror film. It stands out because rather than being a straight horror film, it is in parts equally hilarious and weird. For people who complain that Hollywood has run out of ideas and can't even make a good horror film nowadays..this movie is for you. It is a high concept horror film. Unlike movies such as The Woman In Black and The Darkest Hour, this film has an original, cool plot. This movie will have you peeing your pants from being scared, but it will also have you peeing your pants from laughter. Writer Joss Whedon, who may be best known for his shows Firefly and Dollhouse and co writer Drew Goddard create a creepy atmosphere that is oddly compelling considering the strangeness of it. As well, Goddard, with his first time directing gives the film an awesome visual look worthy of a Visual Effects Award.
I also really liked the acting in this film, from Chris Hemsworth to Bradley Whitford to Richard Jenkins, everyone knocks it out of the park. The film is also very daring-going places that you don't expect it to go. On top of all this, the film is very inventive and imaginative in its finale as well as its build up. The finale is in equal parts funny and scary, and you should see for yourself what I'm talking about.
I'm not a big horror movie guy, so going into Cabin In The Woods I was skeptical, but now that I've seen it..I urge you to see it now. It is a fantastically fun time at the movies.
Footnote: I'm sorry if this review was a little lethargic on my part, it is simply a hard film to review due to the fact that you'd be better off figuring out the plot for yourself, as I did.
(5 out of 5 Stars..The film is rated R for strong bloody horror violence and gore, language, drug use, and some sexuality/nudity)
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