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The Cabin in the Woods

The Cabin in the Woods

You think you know the story.

20126.61h 35m

Overview

Five friends set out for a weekend at a remote cabin in the woods, expecting nothing more than fun and relaxation. As night falls, they discover that something far more unsettling is at work and that nothing about their getaway is what it seems.

Directed by Drew Goddard
Written by Joss Whedon, Drew Goddard
Produced by Joss Whedon
Box OfficeBudget: $30.0MRevenue: $71.0M

Top Cast

Kristen Connolly

Kristen Connolly

Dana Polk

Fran Kranz

Fran Kranz

Marty Mikalski

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth

Curt Vaughn

Jesse Williams

Jesse Williams

Holden McCrea

Anna Hutchison

Anna Hutchison

Jules Louden

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Richard Sitterson

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Steve Hadley

Amy Acker

Amy Acker

Wendy Lin

Brian J. White

Brian J. White

Daniel Truman

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

The Director

Themes & Keywords

giant snakeschool partymotorcycle crashabandoned housewoodsmarijuanacabinapocalypsezombiewerewolfcreaturecabin in the woodsvideo wallspeaker phoneyoung adultcollege studentlovecraftianeveryone dies

About The Cabin in the Woods

The Cabin in the Woods is a horror, mystery, comedy film released in 2012 exploring themes of giant snake, school party, motorcycle crash, abandoned house, woods, marijuana. Directed by Drew Goddard, it stars Kristen Connolly, Fran Kranz, Chris Hemsworth. Five friends set out for a weekend at a remote cabin in the woods, expecting nothing more than fun and relaxation. As night falls, they discover that something far more unsettling is at work and that nothing about their getaway is what it seems.

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