The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Five friends in a remote cabin encounter a darkly-comic, surreal mystery that upends every horror trope.
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.
How intense is The Cabin in the Woods?
The Cabin in the Woods is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What The Cabin in the Woods feels like
- Tone
- suspensefuldarkly comicsurrealcampy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Cabin in the Woods
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Is The Cabin in the Woods for you?
Is The Cabin in the Woods scary?
Yes, properly. The Cabin in the Woods is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Cabin in the Woods gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Cabin in the Woods sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Cabin in the Woods OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Cabin in the Woods?
The Cabin in the Woods runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream The Cabin in the Woods?
The Cabin in the Woods is streaming on Max.
Does The Cabin in the Woods have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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