The Cabin in the Woods- 5/5 Stars
Director Drew Goddard teams up with
writer Joss Whedon of Avengers fame to bring us one of the most entertaining
horror movies to be released in years. Seen as a homage to all the classic
horror films of the past, we are given a very familiar plot: Five friends head
into the woods to stay in an old cabin where they plan to have some good old
fashioned fun. Drugs, sex, alcohol, undead murderous rednecks … Ok, so maybe
they didn't plan on the last one, but they get it whether they like it or not.
With a great cast led by Chris
Hemsworth (Thor) we follow the rambunctious group as they make every mistake
that any horror fan knows you need to avoid when alone in the woods. Some
mistakes seem so obvious either these kids really are that stupid or something
else is going on, something far stranger than anyone could ever imagine. The Cabin in the Woods differentiates itself from your basic horror flick by the level of subtle (and at times not so subtle) comedy it produces . If you take this film more seriously than the writers did, you are going to be destined for a letdown. With an amazing plot, unbelievable special effects, some very original twists, and a great sense of humor, Cabin reminds us what it’s like to have fun at the movies again.
Now available to watch on Netflix Instant, I would highly recommend this flick to anyone who will listen. Not only do I give this a rare perfect 5/5 stars, but it was in my top three best films of 2012. Enjoy!
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