Andres Gomez
8/10Hilarious and frightened: shaken, not stirred. Great movie, one of the best in this "genre" for quite a while.
Reviewed on November 6, 2012
The Cabin in the Woods(2012)
You think you know the story.
6.7(8,790)1h 35m2012-04-12
HorrorMysteryComedy
The Cabin in the Woods Synopsis
Five friends set out for a weekend at a remote cabin in the woods, expecting nothing more than fun and relaxation. As night falls, they discover that something far more unsettling is at work and that nothing about their getaway is what it seems.
The Cabin in the Woods (2012) is a horror, mystery and comedy film directed by Drew Goddard, released on April 12, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Kristen Connolly, Fran Kranz, Chris Hemsworth and Jesse Williams. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 8,790 ratings.
- Director:
- Drew Goddard
- Writers:
- Joss Whedon, Drew Goddard
- Producers:
- Joss Whedon
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Deming
- Composer:
- David Julyan
- Production:
- Mutant Enemy Productions
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $71,038,838
- Status:
- Released
The Cabin in the Woods (2012) Trailer
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The Cabin in the Woods Videos & Clips
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The Cabin in the Woods Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kristen Connolly
as Dana Polk
Fran Kranz
as Marty Mikalski
Chris Hemsworth
as Curt Vaughn
Jesse Williams
as Holden McCrea
Anna Hutchison
as Jules Louden
Richard Jenkins
as Richard Sitterson
Bradley Whitford
as Steve Hadley
Amy Acker
as Wendy Lin
Brian J. White
as Daniel Truman
Sigourney Weaver
as The Director
Tim DeZarn
as Mordecai
Tom Lenk
as Ronald The Intern
Key crew
Directed by Drew Goddard, written by Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard, produced by Joss Whedon.
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The Cabin in the Woods Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 8,790 ratings.
LastCaress1972
Finally got around to The Cabin in the Woods. 8/10, great fun. A Joss Whedon-(co)written (also co-written and directed by Drew Goddard, who wrote Cloverfield) take on an old horror staple in which 5 stereotypical teenagers (an academic, a jock, a stoner, a slut and a "nice" girl) venture out into the woods for a dirty weekend. It's no spoiler to say that these unfortunate young naïfs appear to have been…
Reviewed on August 11, 2013
Dark Jedi
5/10This is another one of those movies where I cannot understand why so many people give it so high scores. Sure it’s not a really bad movie but, personally, I found it only moderately good. I’m not sure whether the movie was intended to be scary or funny or both. It wasn’t very funny though and only moderately scary. It has been presented as a not-your-usual-teenage-slasher-horror movie. Well, it sure has an…
Reviewed on February 27, 2018
Gimly
9/10**The following is a long-form review that I originally wrote in 2012.** Jesus Christ. What just happened to my brain? I was worried that _Cabin in the Woods_ was gonna be a letdown, ‘cause I had built it up so much in my head, and it seemed such a ridiculous concept that it would have been nearly impossible to pull off flawlessly. And maybe it won’t go to join the ranks of my favourite films in existence, but it…
Reviewed on May 19, 2020
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The Cabin in the Woods – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cabin in the Woods online?
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The Cabin in the Woods (2012) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Cabin in the Woods?
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The main cast of The Cabin in the Woods (2012) includes Kristen Connolly, Fran Kranz, Chris Hemsworth, Jesse Williams and Anna Hutchison. The film was directed by Drew Goddard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cabin in the Woods released?
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The Cabin in the Woods was released on April 12, 2012 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Cabin in the Woods worth watching?
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The Cabin in the Woods (2012) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 8,790 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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