Not What I Expected...

Rating: 8/10 (5 April 2013)

The average campy slasher movie is fun because of the thrill inherent in the dangers the characters face, the suspense and irony of knowing what the characters are in for before they themselves know it (and, most likely, die from it), and because of the obligatory female nudity that all teenage males cheer for and all adult males discretely nod in approval of. This fun compensates for the downsides that also come with the territory, like the terrible acting, the horrible dialogue, and the pathetic plot.
Fortunately, this movie has rid itself of the downsides and delivers on the fun factors in a big way! A cleverly written, very entertaining, and hilarious twist on the standard slasher-type movie, "The Cabin in the Woods" is a must watch for anyone who needs a good popcorn movie that packs something extra. (Make sure you watch with friends!)