1. goodterling

   10

   Absolutely brilliant movie. I think some people are going in expecting a slasher movie. Don't do that. It's more a black comedy wrapped around a great central concept. Whedon's humor is all over this flick, and he's never been funnier. Everybody praised Scream for the way it disassembled the horror genre, but Cabin does it SO much better.… Expand

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2. man

   8

   This is NOT your average horror flick! In fact, it's so much more. This movie had everything! Horror, comedy, drama, suspense, you name it! Filled with plenty of thrills, chills and some very unexpected twists near the end. The entire cast did outstanding and were a big part of what made the movie feel so lively (unexpected cameo near the end of the film!) The script is absolutely genius in it's attempt to parody several iconic horror themes throughout the film. The one minor letdown for me was that the ending seemed like a bit of a copout, but I guess it was the only reasonable way to end the movie. I just can't say enough about this movie other than it's extremely entertaining from start to finish and the whole experience is one hell of a fun ride! Do yourself a favor and watch this movie! You won't be disappointed!!!… Expand

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3. WriteFilmLive21

   5

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Considering how groundbreaking this film was reputedly supposed to be, "The Cabin in the Woods" was . . . decent. It had some fun humorous moments, some good characters and the plot twists are admittedly imaginative and somewhat original. However, as a whole, the film's attempt at upending the genre results in a somewhat clumsy presentation. The plot does grow and progress with a fair amount of grace, but when you start off with your typical slasher setup and end with literally armageddon, it's hard for the movie to feel consistent and connected overall. You gradually move through two or perhaps three different types of movies and a multitude of genres. This would work really well, of course, if executed with the right precision, but here it leaves you only partially satisfied. I rented the movie expecting a somewhat clever slasher film - now, I'm expecting the sequel to be the third "Clash of the Titans". If you enjoy original or imaginative stories, you'll probably really get into this one. It just didn't quite do as much for me as I thought it would.… Expand

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4. phillyjeff

   3

   I really wanted to like this movie, but from the jump, it was just awful. The entire movie does not any sense. The should of written a traditional slasher in the woods movie. Would of been a better movie.… Expand

   • Helpful? 2 of 3 users said Yes.

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