Cabin in the Woods

Cabin in the Woods is an amazing film. It deviates from the typical story line of most horror films and dares to change it up. The movie is filled with unexpected twist and turns, constantly keeping the audience on the edge of their seat. In addition, the film pokes fun at the many repetitive aspects of horror movies. For example, it starts off with five friends who decide to stay at an isolated cabin. Also, on their way there they meet a creepy, old gasoline station manager. At this point, the audience expects a typical hack and slash movie. They expect most or maybe all of the friends to die. This is the case, but not in the way we would expect. Through the majority of the film, the director, Josh Wheedon, fills us with hope then subsequently crushes it. Each of the friends make valiant and brave efforts to escape, but most fail. Curt crashes into the force field while making his motorcycle jump. Also, Holden gets stabbed in the throat after attempting to reassure Dana. Finally, near the end, Dana is getting beat to death by a zombie. This is when I thought the film would end. I was disappointed. It seemed like all the friends died. In addition, those bastards controlling everything were partying. However, this is the point where Wheedon dared to be different. This scene is simply the climax of the film. Wheedon changes up the film and ends it in an unexpected fashion. Dana and Marty survive till the end and attempt to overthrow those who seemed to control their fate. However, Marty's death was necessary to appease the Gods and, ultimately, the whole world suffers for it. This ending left me dazed and confused but ultimately satisfied.