Directed by: Drew Goddard
Released: 2012
in a time where virtually every "mainstream" (by which i mean "not direct-to-dvd") horror movie is a remake, this was an extremely welcomed breath of fresh air. upon seeing the trailer for the first time, i thought "oh great, five kids who you don't give a shit about die in the woods. haven't i seen this eight million times?" the answer to that question is yes and no. yeah, we've all seen a million movies where some dopes go into the woods with the intent of drinking and having sex, only to be brutally killed-- but you've never seen it like this. this is something different. it's something new, something interesting. unfortunately, i can't really say much at all without giving the whole story away, and it's something you'll want to be surprised by. that said, the trailer, while it doesn't give everything away, does offer some insight as to what's really going on. all i'll say is this: nothing is as it seems, but everything that happens is deliberately calculated and controlled. despite the title, this is not your typical "cabin in the woods" movie. 8.5/10
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