Review of The Cabin in the Woods (2012) by Brokenpolymorph — 17 Jun 2018

Plays on horror tropes so well, using viewer's expectations and turning them on their head. Great dialogue and wonderfully shot.

This review of The Cabin in the Woods (2012) was written by Brokenpolymorph on 17 Jun 2018.

The Cabin in the Woods has generally received positive reviews.

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