In most horror flicks I can't stand any of the characters, here I was rooting for all of them. The young actors, including Thor himself Chris Hemsworth, sell the clichéd horror characters very well. I would love to see these two character actors work together again, they made this film really fun and they are a joy to watch on the screen. Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford have great chemistry together and stole every scene they're in. We actually get to see reasons for stupid character mistakes, which made that whole aspect of the film fun. They take the clichéd aspects of every horror film and put it in here, to brilliant use. Both Whedon and Goddard worked on Buffy and Angel, which was a balancing act of genres, so they knew the right tone to get here and they nailed it. It blends a few genres together, the two main ones being horror and comedy and it works perfectly. It's an odd movie to sell, because a lot of it has to be kept secret to make the second half of the movie exciting and fresh. It's been a long time since I've had a lot of fun at the movies and the Cabin in the Woods was a lot of fun. Fans of Buffy and Angel will get a kick out of this, as actors from that universe make their way into this film. The Cabin In The Woods tells you upfront "You think you know the story." but of course you don't. I felt that the trailer gave away a bit too much of the twists and turns one can expect from the film, but at the same time the image of a bird flying into a giant forcefield is what will set this film apart from the generic horror films that hit the theatres today. Trouble is, its never really safe to go to a cabin in the woods is it? To be honest, the less you know about this film, the more awesome it will be. The Cabin in the Woods is a spin on the horror genre from writer's Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard, without giving away the spoilerish parts of the plot, I'll simply say that it involves 5 friends who fit the horror movie stereotypes (Jock, Slut, Party-Guy, Nerd, Virgin) who go to a cabin in the woods to party and get away from it all. It is not a masterpiece, but it is a real gem and I loved it. And the final revelation is at the same time one of the most ridiculous and one of the most awesome things I have ever seen on the big screen. It is a funny-scary movie with great visuals and even better dialogues and one-liners, and its pace and twists (even the predictable ones) will not let you get bored even for a minute. This is a parody and homage at the same time. Nothing in this movie is new, but the greatest thing about it is its ability to make something very original using totally outworn horror cliches. It gathers horror ideas seen countless times and turns them upside-down. "The Cabin in the Woods" is a weird movie that can not be precisely genre determined. But for every true fan of horror, with at least a basic knowledge of at least cult horrors through the history of the genre, this should be a real joy. If you are a fan of art drama or you simply don't like the horror genre, I can understand if you hated this. Favorite Films: Lesser-known Masterpieces: Favorite Low-Budget and B-movies: Favorite TV-Shows reviewed: Thank you Joss and Drew! 10 stars out of 10. A rare treat and a true pleasure for film geeks like me. And the last 20 minutes offer the biggest payoff I have ever seen in a film. The dialogues between the 'office clerks' alone are beyond priceless and offer such great, apparently effortless performances by Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford (two absolutely fantastic character actors, by the way) – this movie has simply everything. It works on so many levels and is so much fun the way the conventions of the 'Horror' genre are turned upside down, while at the same time the story transcends the mere spoof and satire and becomes something new, entirely original – just: Wow! It's clear this film was a labour of love every tiny little detail was cared for and the writing is just phenomenal. This year alone I have already watched it 4 times (and the year isn't even done yet). On December 13th, 2017, a major update was released in the game, named Weird Autumn Edition after the song.I just can't get enough of this film. Playing this song can finish two achievements depending on how the player manages, Maestro or Bass Ackwards. It's the second playable song in the game, after " Die Anywhere Else" and before " Pumpkin Head Guy". "Weird Autumn" is a song written by Mae, Bea, Casey, Gregg, and Angus' band.
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