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The Cabin in the Woods

2012·Movie
1h 35min·R
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, very funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Coming of Age3

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody10
  • Dark Humor9
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Pop culture and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability10
  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and performances

  • Meta Narrative10
  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

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About

You think you know the story.

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.
Horror Comedy SatireMeta-Narrative DeconstructionGenre Mashup SpectacleClever & Self-AwarePop Culture CommentaryHigh-Octane ClimaxBureau of Control AestheticDarkly Humorous

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Cabin in the Woods

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cabin in the Woods legally?

The Cabin in the Woods is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, AMC, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Cabin in the Woods worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Cabin in the Woods rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Cabin in the Woods?

1 h 35 min

The Cabin in the Woods runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Cabin in the Woods?

Critics82
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate The Cabin in the Woods higher (82) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Cabin in the Woods a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$71 million

Yes. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $71 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is The Cabin in the Woods in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Cabin in the Woods?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Cabin in the Woods in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Cabin in the Woods use?

You Will Not Evade MeImprovised WeaponInsane Troll LogicMoment KillerFace-Revealing TurnThe Great SerpentBuffy SpeakBathosMetafictional HorrorRise from Your GraveThe FoolWhy Don't You Just Shoot Him?and 257 more

TV Tropes lists 269 storytelling tropes for The Cabin in the Woods, including You Will Not Evade Me, Improvised Weapon, Insane Troll Logic.