Review of The Cabin in the Woods (2012) by Bdog J — 25 May 2018

Fantastic and fresh take on the oversaturated horror genre. MUST SEE.

This review of The Cabin in the Woods (2012) was written by Bdog J on 25 May 2018.

The Cabin in the Woods has generally received positive reviews.

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This is, I know, a self-aware film: its clichés are parodies of horror clichés generally, but to subvert a form, it should, first and foremost,…

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Just watched it again for the sixth time. If you loved this genre growing up then this is the best homage to the genre. Just love it…

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By Erin M (506) on 31 Oct 2018

This movie I find on boxxy software it is a pure confusion I didn't know should I be scared or laugh…

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