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The Cabin in the Woods (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Cabin in the Woods is a 2012 sci-fi thriller starring Bradley Whitford, Chris Hemsworth and Anna Hutchison. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $70 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Sci-Fi/Horror Movie at the Critics' Choice 2013. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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The story
What Is The Cabin in the Woods About?
The premise of The Cabin in the Woods without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of friends seeking a weekend getaway unknowingly stumble into a terrifying situation when their secluded cabin becomes the focal point of a sinister experiment. As they confront a series of increasingly dangerous supernatural challenges, they realize their actions are being orchestrated by unseen forces. They must fight to survive against a barrage of horrors and uncover the dark truth behind their predicament, struggling to maintain their sanity in the face of unimaginable terror.
The Cabin in the Woods Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cabin in the woods
- lovecraftian
- slasher parody
- torture chamber
- human sacrifice
- female nudity
- cabin
- cosmic horror
- end of the world
- stoner
- topless woman
- girl stripped down to panties
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- erect nipples
- explosive demolition
- dance scene
- no cell phone signal
- 20th century
- teenager
- zombie
- zombie child
- torture victim
- virgin
- no survivors
- unicorn
- ghost
- gore
- monster
- pheromones
- marijuana joint
- bong
- interrupted sex
- psychotronic film
- cult film
- robot
- surrealism
- killed in an elevator
- oral sex
- f word
- self referential
- redhead girl
- body count
- slasher killer
- homage
- supernatural power
- reference to carrie
- reference to pinhead
- man wears eyeglasses
- grindhouse film
- graphic violence
- bloody violence
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Cast & crew
The Cabin in the Woods Cast
Bradley Whitford leads the cast, with Chris Hemsworth and Anna Hutchison.
Ratings
The Cabin in the Woods Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Cabin in the Woods 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 66% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
3.4K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Plot
The Cabin in the Woods Plot Summary
What happens in The Cabin in the Woods from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In an underground laboratory, engineers Gary Sitterson and Steve Hadley analyze the repercussions of a failed ritual execution in Stockholm. Their facility, alongside one in Japan—still boasting an impeccable success rate—now carries the burden of the next attempt.
Meanwhile, a group of American college friends—Dana Polk, Jules Louden, Curt Vaughan, Holden McCrea, and Marty Mikalski—are enjoying a weekend getaway at Curt’s cousin’s cabin nestled in the woods. However, unbeknownst to them, Sitterson and Hadley manipulate their every move from afar, using mind-altering drugs to influence their behavior. When the group discovers eclectic items in the cabin’s cellar, including the eerie diary of Patience Buckner, a past resident abused by her ruthless family, Dana unintentionally invokes a horrific curse by reciting lines from the book.
Full summary
The whole story of The Cabin in the Woods, scene by scene
Box office
The Cabin in the Woods Box Office
The Cabin in the Woods grossed $70 million worldwide. $42.1 million came from the US and Canada and $28 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$70M
- US & Canada
- $42.1M
- International
- $28M
US & Canada 60%
Rest of the world 40%
Awards
The Cabin in the Woods Awards & Nominations
The Cabin in the Woods earned 1 award nomination, including Best Sci-Fi/Horror Movie at the Critics' Choice 2013.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Critics' Choice 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Best Sci-Fi/Horror Movie
Videos
The Cabin in the Woods Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Featurette The Cabin in the Woods - Red Carpet and Q&A | Film 2012 | SXSW
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Cabin in the Woods?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the two engineers discussing the mysterious ritual at the underground facility?
Cars
Cars in The Cabin in the Woods
9 cars on screen, including the 1984 Winnebago Chieftain and the Club Car DS.
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2006 Kawasaki KX 250 F Minor role -
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Minor role
Details
The Cabin in the Woods Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “แย่งตาย ทะลุตาย” and “Dom w Głębi Lasu”.
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- แย่งตาย ทะลุตาย
- Dom w Głębi Lasu
- 캐빈 인 더 우즈
- La cabaña en el bosque
- La Cabane dans les bois
- 尸营旅舍
- 诡屋
- 林中小屋
- Quella casa nel bosco
- Хижина в лесу
- Dehşet Kapanı
- A Casa na Floresta
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- Ház az erdő mélyén
- Chata v horách
- Хижа в гората
- Το Μικρό Σπίτι στο Δάσος
- בקתת הפחד
- Cabana din pădure
- O Segredo da Cabana
- 詭屋
- La cabana del bosc
- Хижа в лісі
- キャビン
- Būda mežā
- 屍營旅舍
- Namas girios glūdumoj
- La cabaña del terror
- Căn Nhà Gỗ Trong Rừng, ქოხი ტყეში
- Колиба у шуми
- Koliba u šumi
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Articles About The Cabin in the Woods
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FAQ
The Cabin in the Woods FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Cabin in the Woods, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cabin in the Woods?
The Cabin in the Woods runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Cabin in the Woods released?
The Cabin in the Woods was released on April 13, 2012.
Who is in the cast of The Cabin in the Woods?
The Cabin in the Woods stars Bradley Whitford, Chris Hemsworth and Anna Hutchison.
How much did The Cabin in the Woods make at the box office?
The Cabin in the Woods grossed $70 million worldwide ($42.1 million domestic, $28 million international).
How is The Cabin in the Woods rated?
The Cabin in the Woods has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Was The Cabin in the Woods nominated for any awards?
The Cabin in the Woods received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Cabin in the Woods have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cabin in the Woods has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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