The Cabin In The Woods ***

Drew Goddard co-wrote and directed this Horror/Fantasy. Watch Preview. Cast: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford. Rated R for strong bloody horror violence and gore, language, drug use and some sexuality/nudity. Running time is one hour and thirty-five minutes.

Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen.

Your first  clue there's something different about this film is the cast.  Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford are not normally seen in your run-of-the-mill horror films. And indeed, this certainly isn't one, although it's bloody and violent enough to stand with the best of them. Right from the start, there are plot elements that simply don't fit, but it's not until the last act you finally find out what's going on. Unfortunately, that's all I can tell you. If you knew what was really going on, it would destroy the impact of finally seeing the complete story. I don't know that I can recommend this for everyone. It is very violent and bloody. But if horror films appeal  to you, this one will give you a little extra to go with the gore.

There are no additional scenes once the final credits begin. Watching this with a large audience with provide extra impact.