Bill C’s Review – 2.5 out of 5
The Cabin in the Woods was the opening night film at this year’s SXSW film festival. I didn’t see it then, but everyone I spoke to had great things to say and recently the film has gotten really good reviews. So, while I’m not a real horror fan, I thought I’d check this one out. And I think that’s the problem–I’m not a real horror film fan. This is a horror film that’s also a loving deconstruction of the genre. You know…those movies where a bunch of teenagers go up to a cabin for the weekend and start getting picked off one by one. If you love the genre, you’ll love this movie. You’ll recognize all the stereotypical characters and you’ll get all the clever references. And you’ll enjoy how producer Joss Whedon (writer) and Drew Goddard (writer/director) play with the genre. But for me, this movie was ok but nothing special.
Thanks for the heads up Bill. I will make sure to avoid this, so no review from me!
Thanks for wasting your time so the rest of us don’t have to waste our time!