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  1. 09-Mar-2012 #1
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    Cabin In The Woods (film)

    Won tickets to an advance screening tonight to see Joss Whedon's Cabin In The Woods, supposedly a twisty modern take on the old 'teens alone in a forest' horror.

    Very much looking forward to it as a big fan of Whedon and have purposely avoided all info on it ( not even seen the trailer ) . Know it's been getting some mixed reviews though.
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  2. 09-Mar-2012 #2
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    Congrats on winning the tickets, Knighty! I'm aware of the film, but haven't seen much about it.

    Let us now what you think.

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  3. 09-Mar-2012 #3
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    I just watched the trailer and lost interest in viewing this over-hyped movie. It looks like a cliched mess.
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    I've had this film in my Netflix queue for about the last 2 years. You mean it's finally being released? I'm shocked! Here's another one to add to the 3rd Annual Halloween Horror Marathon later this year.

    Of course, some very good horror films never see the light of day on DVD/Blu-Ray ("All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" - of course, I've got a copy of it anyway, ahem, so no need in worrying regarding that now as the studio just lost a fortune in waiting to release it). Here's hoping that the re-make of "Red Dawn" will actually be released sometime in my life as well as I'm anxiously awaiting that (the original is one of my all time favorites).

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    Quote Originally Posted by JDFP View Post
    Here's hoping that the re-make of "Red Dawn" will actually be released sometime in my life as well as I'm anxiously awaiting that (the original is one of my all time favorites).

    j.p.
    Thought I was the only one who wanted that remake to see the light of day. I don't expect it to be any good, but that just means my expectation levels are optimized for possible enjoyment if I ever do get to see it.

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  6. 10-Mar-2012 #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by slickwilly13 View Post
    I just watched the trailer and lost interest in viewing this over-hyped movie. It looks like a cliched mess.
    I would say not to watch the trailer, it really doesn't show how the film is at all. Long as you don't read up on it you will not be disappointed.
    As for why it's not been released for so long it's because the original Production company (Spyglass I believe) went into administration and only this and Red Dawn survived. That and I think they have delayed released again to coincide with Chris Hemsworth & Whedon's popularity to rise due to the return of Thor in The Avengers .

    As for an actual review it's very difficult as I wouldn't want to ruin the film for anyone. The trailer does the film no justice as to actually show you the proper plot would be a spoiler in its self.
    Suffice to say the entire film is very Whedon esque ( what with almost the entire cast having worked with him before and the director having written for Buffy) so unless you are a fan of Joss's writing and style you will probably not be a massive fan.
    But personally it's one of the best films I've seen in a long time and I didn't see where the film would be going, the cast are spot on and well written and the film is a real love/hate letter to the horror genre. You think you know what's going to happen but you really have no idea.
    Go in unprepared and knowing nothing about the film and as a horror fan you will love it
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    Very +ve review at cinemablend 4.5/5

    http://www.cinemablend.com/reviews/T...oods-5775.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by Knighty View Post
    Go in unprepared and knowing nothing about the film and as a horror fan you will love it
    Exactly what I plan on doing!
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    Hahaha while reading this thread a commercial for it came on TV!

    I've been anticipating this movie for quite some time now. Can't remember the last time I was this excited for a horror movie to come out. Hoping to see it during the day some time this weekend!
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    ^^ Give us a (non-spoiler) review please!
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    Looks muddled as hell--like Cabin Fever, Hostel, The Strangers, and Saw all in one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Purge View Post
    Looks muddled as hell--like Cabin Fever, Hostel, The Strangers, and Saw all in one.
    Pretty sure they're dumbing down the trailers to make it look like those movies (in order to draw in the teenage $$$), but it isn't at all.
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    Quick non spoiler review - Worth Your Money.

    There, done
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    Dang, this today or the Stooges...
    Decisions, decisions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rongravy View Post
    Dang, this today or the Stooges...
    Decisions, decisions.
    Stooges? Getting very mixed reviews isn't it?
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    Stooges? I know I said above don't judge a film by its trailer but my god Stooges looked awful.
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