Horror Movie Discussion #37 - The Cabin in the Woods

YouTube · Post by **Alien Redrum** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:37 am

IMDB Synopsis:

Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin in the woods, where they get more than they bargained for. Together, they must discover the truth behind the cabin in the woods.

YouTube · Post by **Alien Redrum** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:41 am

After avoiding damn near everything about this film, I finally saw it last night and... fucking wow!

I can't possibly recommend this film enough as it's easily the best horror flick I've seen this year.

I said on twitter that this effectively destroys the notion that there is no original horror anymore. When you think you all have it figured out, it takes a wicked little turn and goes another direction. And the last 1/2 is superb.

If you haven't seen it yet, I'd recommend not even watching the trailer. Go into it blind and you'll have a great time.

I think this is comparable to Martyrs with its twists and turns.

Post by **Neon Maniac** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:45 am

I haven't seen it yet, and while I've seen ads for it, enough to know that there's some kind of twist to it, I haven't actually found out what that is.

Post by **19itmicmac** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:09 am

It really is a great little horror-comedy, I thoroughly recommend this one.

YouTube · Post by **DJBenz** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:01 am

Gave me a huge buzz, like no other American horror has in many years. Can't remember when I had this much fun watching a movie. And yes, totally agree on its originality. This will definitely be a horror milestone, and I wonder how many films will follow suit in the same way there are dozens of found-footage and torture movies after Blair Witch and Hostel respectively.

YouTube · Post by **Alien Redrum** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:51 pm

Has anyone seen Martyrs?

YouTube · Post by **DJBenz** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:54 pm

No, it's on my to-do list but I haven't seen it yet. I get the impression it's nowhere near as light-hearted as Cabin though.

Also, [shameless plug]we have an interview with Martyrs' Morjana Aloui and a set visit to her new film Haters in the next episode of Horror DNA TV[/shameless plug]

YouTube · Post by **Alien Redrum** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:31 pm

Yes, please see it. I think you would really like it.

Post by **shiki-jitsu** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 4:57 pm

Alien Redrum wrote:After avoiding damn near everything about this film, I finally saw it last night and... fucking wow!

I can't possibly recommend this film enough as it's easily the best horror flick I've seen this year.

I said on twitter that this effectively destroys the notion that there is no original horror anymore. When you think you all have it figured out, it takes a wicked little turn and goes another direction. And the last 1/2 is superb.

If you haven't seen it yet, I'd recommend not even watching the trailer. Go into it blind and you'll have a great time.

I think this is comparable to Martyrs with its twists and turns.

I agree with everything in this post. It is a great film. I enjoyed every aspect of it. The writing was spot on Whedon. "He has a husband bulge."

Drew Goddard did a great job directing, I hope he does some more films.

It does remind me of Martyrs, which I have been wanting to rewatch again, so now I have another reason to. Is there a good Blu release of Martyrs anywhere?

YouTube · Post by **Alien Redrum** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 5:11 pm

Anyone doesn't like this movie has no right to bitch about Hollywood's unoriginality. Ever.

Post by **Neon Maniac** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 6:04 pm

You say that about everything.

Post by **TGM** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 6:23 pm

I thought the first half was disappointing, uninspired and boring, the second half was fantastic.

Post by **shiki-jitsu** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:42 am

TGM wrote:I thought the first half was disappointing, uninspired and boring, the second half was fantastic.

Really?

What about the scene with...

Spoiler:

I can't see the first half being seen as uninspired and boring. I can see someone being disappointed with it, maybe. I'm not.

YouTube · Post by **Alien Redrum** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:50 am

TGM wrote:I thought the first half was disappointing, uninspired and boring, the second half was fantastic.

If you are talking about just the part with the kids in the cabin, I think that's the point. While I didn't find it disappointing or boring, it certainly (intentionally) followed the typical pattern of horror movies, then BAM! That's why the second half is So Good. And it makes the movie as a whole so tremendous.

And that diary reading? What Shiki mentioned? That was hilarious.

YOU ARE WRONG. ENJOY YOUR REMAKES, ASSHOLE.

Post by **TGM** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:23 pm

Alien Redrum wrote:

YOU ARE WRONG. ENJOY YOUR REMAKES, ASSHOLE.

you say it like I actually have a choice to watch remakes.

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