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Nothing could be a more happening vacation for five happy-go-lucky youngsters than taking off to the woods. But then the woods have never really been that safe.
Nothing could be a more happening vacation for five happy-go-lucky youngsters than taking off to the woods. But then the woods have never really been that safe.
The Cabin in the Woods is more about the 'why factor' than the 'how factor': Why do the lambs (a group of bubbly teens) cross the gates and reach the killing ground (a haunted cabin in the middle of nowhere) in almost every horror movie? Why do the lambs choose to part ways to combat the evil dead in almost every horror movie? Or for that matter, why do those who usually coochy coo in almost every horror movie choose to do it in the most deadliest of spots? Well, that's how it's meant to be in the scary world. Period. But before that, here's the not-so-good news for horror buffs: Except for a very few genuine scares - heads being separated from bodies, a woman whispering in the dead of night, blood and gore everywhere -- The Cabin in the Woods has nothing much in store when it comes to giving you the real jeebies. But then the movie has loads of the guessing games that could leave the same horror fan pretty satisfied. After all, horror works till victims make their free (and often wrong) choice... till they keep on suffering... till the cliches are in place.
Cliche 1: Five teens want to get a little wild in the woods during their vacation time. They are the typical horror victims -- Curt (Chris Hemsworth) who thinks he is all cool and hot, Miss Perfect Dana (Kristen Connolly); Jules (Anna Hutchison) for whom looking blond is the in-thing, the ever-swearing funny guy, Marty (Fran Kranz) and Mr Sober Guy Holden (Jesse Williams).
Cliche 2: The destination they choose is a place that does not show up on the GPS, where traffic cameras do not exist, where the last fuel station does not accept credit cards. Cliche 3: What follows next is perhaps easy to guess: a two-way mirror, a painting of blood sucking creatures, a cellar perfect to play truth or dare, a basement full of strange and weird items, and finally a disturbing journal of Anna Buckner, which when read has the dead rising from their graves.
So far so good. But then as the gruesome killing of teens continue, what keeps you on the edge is the question the movie actually began with: the why factor. Why can't horror movies live without its cliches? Is it about controlling the outcome? Or is it about ritual sacrifices - that of the ancient gods, that of fate, and that of new age viewers (the betting game and reality shows)?
For answers, get to the basement of the cabin in that dark wood for there's something diabolic cooking down there.
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Horrific but below average..
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Absolutely thrilling...
Review posted more than 6 month ago
A nice horror movie with nice direction & screenplay ! Very interesting to watch it !
Review posted more than 6 month ago
if you like a fright
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Was surprised with the revelations. Ending was chaotic. Never felt any sympathy with the dying. Good thing was it was a little different then the regular movie based on the same theme. Enjoyed the movie.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Joss Whedon on roll and I am glad that after Scream (1995) this is the best self aware themed film that I have seen. Many people did not like it but what the helll, people have a right to their opinion. Its a class apart film with cliches for sure but like the Wes Craven classic this one taunts them. A sure shot cult classic in times to come. Good job done Joss; we look forward to Avengers 2
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Great Movie - Dont miss you will enjoy this movie
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Absolute waste of time. Leave aside the fact that it's not actually a horror movie, the script is poor. I couldn't figure out how such a script could be used for a movie. But the best (or the worst) was the ending - a huge hand comes out from the middle of the forest to signify the end of all mankind. LOL!!
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Pathetic movie. waste of time
Review posted more than 6 month ago
let me watch this movie first.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
A watchable horror flick...its the same old type concept used to horrify innocent people..some more was expected out of it. Although its good!
Review posted more than 6 month ago
I watched this pathetic movie in US last month. It seems many people have liked this movie good for them, but I got a severe headache after watching it
Review posted more than 6 month ago
The reviewer seems to have lost the point of the entire movie. this movie is actually a brilliant commentary on all the cliches prevalent in the horror genre. it has managed to create a new genre for itself. its not so much a horror movie as more of a self depreciating take on what is believed to be horror...the so called cliches are intentional more like our formula based masala movies. next time please watych the movie before u write a review otherwise ur review will be a cliche like this one
Review posted more than 6 month ago
entertaining movie....dont try to find logic
Review posted more than 6 month ago
awesome movie.....a mast watch for all horror movie buffs
Review posted more than 6 month ago
I agree to Shiva, this movie has nothing new to offer. Story is copy of Evil dead, with twist of reality show.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
It's too bad for you if you got headache. If you know you can't appreciate fiction and horror then please stay home and watch Sas Bahu Soaps.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Well what I can appreciate and what not is none of your business.Anyways as far as the saas bahu soaps, I have far more better things to do at home :)
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Wow,what a suggestion - to save a headache from noisy evil dead version 10, watch a soap.. Rock thinks supporting crappy hollywood movies makes him rock hehe
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Seriously, it seems most Indian reviewers and viewers have missed the point of the movie. This isn't a traditional "horror" movie. Props to Joss Whedon for another brilliant script. It's a brilliant dissection of the genre (that's why the cliches are shoved in your face). Heck, even the characters make comments about them so often! When will people learn to pay attention to dialogue? I couldn't help feeling sorry for the folks who thought it was "bakwas" and a "waste of time" while coming out of the theater. Maybe they should have watched Rowdy Rathore instead...
Review posted more than 6 month ago
wow, i cant agree with u more...... whatever happened to rajeev masand......
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