92% The Cabin in the Woods

It's hard to enjoy anything that the Horror genre spews forth nowadays. All of the indolent found-footage drivel, futile attempts of channeling horror through exorcism, and limp attempts to remake the classics, have really curbed expectations. Luckily the mounting cynicism, didn't prevent me from checking out, "The Cabin in the Woods". What a breath of fresh air. In many ways, what the movie accomplishes, is very similar to what the original "Scream" was able to achieve nearly 20 years ago. Like "Scream", "The Cabin in the Woods" is able to successfully parody the genre, and at the same time, deliver all of the goods that we love about Horror movies. Once the door is unhinged, "The Cabin in the Woods' comes out of the gate swinging. The viewer is then pummeled with dark humor from a surprisingly entertaining cast, and drenched in a crescendo of unadulterated violence. Everything moves at a break neck pace, and for the most part, the execution is on the money. The film isn't without it's faults. The most notable shortcoming, is the convoluted ending. Despite the disappointment of the climax, there's plenty here to enjoy. "The Cabin in the Woods" was a pleasant surprise, that I would certainly recommend .

April 20, 2012

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