Cabin in the Woods!

Review by Nathan Regina

Modern horror cinema has been fairly predictable within the last few years. Most films, in an effort to be different, have taken gore and plot twists to an entirely new level. But it seems that many films have forgotten the few core elements that make horror movies appealing. Also, the problem of repetition has also become a major problem. Films seem to almost blend together and some almost appear to be clones of one another. The genre has still remained very strong, but a majority of films just don’t seem to cut it. The

I am glad to say Cabin in the Woods was very refreshing to watch. The classic elements of horror were very present and well written out. The story was great and really keeps the viewer guessing throughout the film. The concept of movie is fairly unique and I felt it was very well laid out. Horror films based in the wild are fairly common. But this film brings in elements that are fairly unique. This allows the viewer to keep guessing and most likely be wrong. The plot twists are also excellent and are very well placed. Towards the end of the film the twists are huge and entirely unpredictable.

The death scenes in the beginning and middle of the movie left something to be desired. The ending scenes were simply great and really lived up to expectations. However, the death scenes early on were a little bit too predictable and lacked a true gore factor. While this isn’t really a gore film, you still a presence in these movies. Cabin in the Woods could have used just a hint more of blood. But we all know, most movies can’t be perfect.

The characters, while the typical crew, were well cast and acting was pretty decent. The typical buff guys and hot girl horror characters were present. The acting of the troup was fairly good with a few weak spots. But in horror movies, good screams and terrified facial expressions are key. Kristen Connolly and Fran Kanz were solid. The directors and writers did a good job of clearly defining the characters and they all acted their part.

I will attempts to not give too much away about the ending, but it was absolutely fantastic. The massive amounts of gore made up for the rest of the film. The end borders on epic with great special effects and a horror set makers wet dream. The ending, as is common, serves as a massive plot twist and definitely will not disappoint. The true ending may slightly confuse you but will leave you smiling or at least entertained. This element of the film knocked my rating up significantly and really was great.

Overall, this film was well done and will definitely entertain, even most horror film buffs may come to enjoy this film. The movie keeps you guessing and contains several moments that you may refer to as epic. In addition, the ending is truly unpredictable and is also highly entertaining. This film really sets itself apart from the typical horror genre film. My totally great for this film is going to be a 8.4 out of 10. Good job Drew Goddard, you made contact on this one.

Rating: 8.4/10