I’ll say it plain and straight..if you are looking for a true horror movie The Cabin in the Woods should definitely not be on your list. This, coming from someone who has practically never seen a horror film earlier in his life ever so it can’t be more obvious..this is not a horror film. Then again, is it worth going for? That answer is anything but straight forward
The Cabin in the Woods is a nice mish-mash of comedy with horror and I am not talking about the Scary Movie variety. Its not a spoof, yet it’ll make you laugh out loud every now and then and especially, when you start feeling the creeps – hardly something you would associate with a horror film. Yet, in most cases, it works
What brings down this movie is finally the story once you get to know it. Remember the TV Series ‘lost’? All that anticipation for 9 whole seasons only to end in bitter disappointment. While not to that magnitude but The Cabin in the Woods also suffers a similar fate. The premise is interesting, the build up is also good but what you get served by the end of it all isn’t quite that convincing.
As far as the acting goes, given the plenty of screaming and shouting involved, one really isn’t looking for emoting or great dialogue delivery, so that kinda takes a back seat. Of the cast, the only notable actor is Chris Hemsworth and he has a simple role that he executes well. Great performance by little known actor Fran Kranz who probably has the best lines in the pack.
After much thought, I am still at a loss whether or not I think one should see this movie. Its got Joss Whedon’s brilliant writing, generous doses of good humour but then its also got all the weirdness and quirks you can think of. Its got some elements of horror but just when the going gets good (or bad), you burst out laughing.
So this one’s really up to you. If you are willing to watch a weird comedic horror movie, then the Cabin in the Woods may be worth visiting, otherwise you should firmly stay on the familiar road
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