An innovative horror movie

Rating: 7/10 (30 December 2013)

I thought Cabin in the Woods was an enjoyable movie with some creative twists on horror movie clichés wrapped around a decent horror movie.
First, the movie doesn't just deviate from the clichés but actively mocks them, and this is what really differentiates Cabin in the Woods from its peers. Unfortunately, this is also a weak point in the film because it's hard to play so directly with the clichés without coming off as campy. This leads to some of the most creative parts of the movie coming off as comedic and taking you out of the suspense and horror of the moment.
Outside of the twists, Cabin in the Woods is a decent horror movie. It doesn't rely excessively on gore and provides a mix of suspenseful and shock moment that keep you interested. However, there's nothing that really differentiates it from any other movie, and so anyone looking for a pure horror movie would be better off picking another film.