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The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
Directed by Drew Goddard
Quick Hit
The Cabin in the Woods rips like a nasty horror play—smart, funny, with zero interest in comforting you.
Full Take
The Cabin in the Woods leans hard into meta horror energy, and Drew Goddard keeps the tone smart without letting the movie drift. The filmmaking is locked in, the atmosphere is doing real work, and the payoff earns the damage. It absolutely earns the spot in a serious horror library.
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Mar 25, 2026Last updated
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I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
kinda weird
trash 💩
wtf 😳
trash 💩
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
🔥 fire
wtf 😳
trash 💩
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
solid 👍
This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.
wtf 😳