It doesn't take itself seriously.... so neither should you.

Rating: 5/10 (19 August 2012)

I can't understand why people are giving this movie one or two stars: it honestly is not that bad!
OK, so it isn't going to win any awards, or be lauded in the top 100 movies of all time, but if you enjoy this movie for what it is - a pretty stupid horror-comedy - then you will not be disappointed.
I think what most people seem to be having trouble with is the comparison to The Evil Dead (admittedly, a far superior film). The only comparison I really saw was the fact that it take place in a cabin in the woods. And what the smeg do you expect from a film that has the title 'The Cabin in the Woods'?!? OK, it has zombies/demons too, but these are totally different to the ones in Raimi's work. They aren't funny for a start.
The biggest problem I had was with the sloppy CGI. Some of it looked dated, and some of it just dumb. But money was spent where it needed to be spent. The monsters/demons is where the good CGI lays. Luckily, the extra money seems to have been paid to the cast who all do a really good job (and a nice bit of eye candy too!)It had some really good atmospheric scenes with good amounts of tension, but when the actual shocks came, it was too little too late.
Overall, if you go into this movie expecting big things then of course you will be disappointed. But watch this knowing that it is a tongue-in- cheek poke at the genre and you will have a good time.
It's not the best movie ever, but it sure as hell (pun intended) isn't the worst either.
5/10