Telling the story of five friends who venture into the woods for a weekend stay at a remote cabin is anything but ordinary. Throw in a few horrific elements and you still haven't gotten too original. Add in producer Joss Whedon, and shit starts to get real!
Going against the thread and giving audiences a complex story to sift through, Drew Goddard's The Cabin in the Woods is a unique and fun-filled adventure that is anything but what you'd expect. And believe me, it is a good thing!
The twists and turns presented throughout are a blend of novel ideas and generic scares. Combine the latter with Goddard's shot selection, and you can't help but recognize a strong homage to the 70s and 80s genre staple.
The acting isn't anything spectacular, but each holds their own with a crazy story that does what Whedon does best"”successfully integrate sci-fi elements into everyday life. An absolutely unexpected cameo during the film's final minutes gives it a huge push, but the film is already sailing high by that point. Veteran actors Jenkins and Whitford make sure of that, sharing a strong chemistry as they stir up countless laughs with their iconic one-liners and tedious banter. It helps keep the mood light, complimenting the absurd cliché' movie moments that ultimately make Cabin in the Woods the fresh, hip movie experience that college guys have been waiting for.
