[Maxrunner]

It only released here in Portugal now. I thought it was fantastic, the whole BB thing in a horror movie and not knowing what the hell was happening was really great. Oh and all the Lovecraftian references were fantastic.. :P

[SteveWD40]

I like to pretend the film takes place in the same universe as Buffy & Angel.

Season 4 of Buffy is essentially a low budget version of this film:

Govt working with monsters
Secret underground facility
Glass cages with different types of monsters in
Govt cant control the "evil"
Mass escape of monsters and massacre

[Mr_Zombie]

This thread was wasteland after theater release window. Now with pirated HD rips on the wild, people are coming back. :)

Not that I question that, but you also have to take into account that the movie has different release dates in different countries: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1259521/releaseinfo Looking at the list from IMDB, the movie hasn't even been released yet in few countries.

[Hawkian]

I totally loved this flick and spent a lot of time reading up on genre info after seeing it.

Here is a post with lots o' TVTropes links you may enjoy:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost...postcount=1042

[Stabby McSter]

At first, I was surprised this thread was bumped. Then I read a couple posts, and now I'm not as surprised. :(

[Expendable.]

So many shameless pirates :|

Yeah, it happens every single time a movie leaks online. A shame, especially if they were reading this thread before we could have told them what a great theatrical experience it was :(

[Lactose_Intolerant]

Yeah, it happens every single time a movie leaks online. A shame, especially if they were reading this thread before we could have told them what a great theatrical experience it was :(

I only visit the movies for Tyler Perry movies, sorry

[Kjellson]

Is this movie really scary? I'm a bit soft when it comes to horror movies.

[bigboss370]

Is this movie really scary? I'm a bit soft when it comes to horror movies.

heeeelllll no.

this movie wasn't worth price of admission imo. its a decent movie, but doesn't belong in either comedy or horror genre, cuz its nowhere near best of either.

even though its supposed to be a commentary on horror tropes, it has problems within its own commentary, like when the gig is up and the girl discovers the underground lab, she's screaming and banging the glass in the elevator. i mean how stupid can you be, do you want to break the glass and have the monster kill you? or how about the unguarded room with the big red 'do not push' button?

like i said, decent movie but only worth a rental.

[Zaph]

Absolutely loved it.

Had I went in 100% blind, without seeing a trailer, without hearing any buzz etc, etc - I think I would have flipped my shit. Unfortunately 'twist' movies can be slightly spoiled simply by being made aware there's a twist, stopping you from enjoying the film until you eventually get to that part.

But anyway - by far, my favourite part of the film was watching the lab guys making bets on what their fate would be and then thinking "Damn, all those great ideas and all we got to see was generic zombies?" - then the genius elevator scene followed by all hell breaking loose and the nightmares getting a bunch of screen-time? They delivered.

[Platy]

So many shameless pirates :|

At first, I was surprised this thread was bumped. Then I read a couple posts, and now I'm not as surprised. :(

Yeah, it happens every single time a movie leaks online. A shame, especially if they were reading this thread before we could have told them what a great theatrical experience it was :(

The movie only starts here on theaters in almost 3 months !!!!!
I will see in theaters, but the nonsense delay in movies just makes me want to kill someone ><

But think about the good parts !
Now we can have high quality gifs and a high quality screen of the elevator scene ! =D

[Phat Michael]

the movie is great. well written and crafted whedon style. just like buffy.

I noticed.on the board there some really funny.creatures. there was one called "kevin" and I have no idea what that is meant to be.

[echoshifting]

I noticed.on the board there some really funny.creatures. there was one called "kevin" and I have no idea what that is meant to be.

Kevin is a homicidal Wal-Mart employee. I'm not sure he is ever on screen, though.

edit: maybe it's Best Buy, I can't remember. It's in the visual companion.

[Mr_Zombie]

I will see in theaters, but the nonsense delay in movies just makes me want to kill someone ><

Tell me about it. I wanted to see Scott Pilgrim in theater, I really wanted to. The movie's release was first delayed to November (IIRC, by that time the movie was already out on DVD and Blu-ray in USA), but then it was eventually canceled and only released on DVD/Blu-ray in February >_<
I'll never understand why movie distributors do this (and then complain about people pirating movies).

[SteveWD40]

Kevin is a homicidal Wal-Mart employee. I'm not sure he is ever on screen, though. edit: maybe it's Best Buy, I can't remember. It's in the visual companion.

Yeah they cut Kevin's scene, it was Best Buy. He was essentially the "mild mannered cruel an unusual serial killer" type.

[Diprosalic]

haven't seen this yet but it pains me that i can't throw money at it while i could do one mouse click and watch it in a half hour in HD on my beamer. the us got it since april we will get it if at all in december. yay

not being a pirate is hard sometimes.

[harSon]

haven't seen this yet but it pains me that i can't throw money at it while i could do one mouse click and watch it in a half hour in HD on my beamer. the us got it since april we will get it if at all in december. yay not being a pirate is hard sometimes.

I love foreign movies just as much as I like films from Hollywood, and I don't even get the chance to see these movies in theaters 99% of the time, nor do I even get the chance to rent them in a video shop. I pretty much have to straight up purchase them (marked up imports to boot), or pay for an online service like Netflix if I want to see the film, and still don't pirate them...

[Diprosalic]

and still don't pirate them...

neither do i, sometimes it's just hard if people who you know download hd rips of movies you are dying to see but you have to wait 9 months to pay 25$ to watch it in a crappy cinema. or pay 55$ to import it on bluray i don't really want if it's out by then.

[GrumpyAlien]

I absolutely loved this when I saw it in the theater. I went in knowing pretty much nothing and that made it a much better experience. One of the best dark comedies in quite a while. When I started watching it I was wondering if I was in the right movie, and then the title just appeared abruptly. Loved it from beginning to end.

I loled hard when he finally got to see his merman

[harSon]

neither do i, sometimes it's just hard if people who you know download hd rips of movies you are dying to see but you have to wait 9 months to pay 25$ to watch it in a crappy cinema. or pay 55$ to import it on bluray if it's out by then.

Damn, it must suck to be a film buff in your country :( I thought our theater prices were marked up, but $25 is just... jesus.

[big ander]

heeeelllll no. this movie wasn't worth price of admission imo. its a decent movie, but doesn't belong in either comedy or horror genre, cuz its nowhere near best of either.

it isn't a horror movie or a comedy movie because it's not the best horror movie or best comedy movie ever? what the?

even though its supposed to be a commentary on horror tropes, it has problems within its own commentary, like when the gig is up and the girl discovers the underground lab, she's screaming and banging the glass in the elevator. i mean how stupid can you be, do you want to break the glass and have the monster kill you? or how about the unguarded room with the big red 'do not push' button? like i said, decent movie but only worth a rental.

well for one that glass clearly wasn't going to break and that one small example of the film using a cliche doesn't magically undermine the entire rest of its commentary.

[Nlroh]

Tell me about it. I wanted to see Scott Pilgrim in theater, I really wanted to. The movie's release was first delayed to November (IIRC, by that time the movie was already out on DVD and Blu-ray in USA), but then it was eventually canceled and only released on DVD/Blu-ray in February >_< I'll never understand why movie distributors do this (and then complain about people pirating movies).

Scott Pilgrim's release was one of the most frustrating experiences. It was supposedly going to get released in August and then was pushed back, and pushed back, every single weekend. My hopes and expectations were crushed every week for a month or two. I think it got a limited release in October. I finally had the chance to see it in January and the reel was covered in dust and scratches...

[WordAssassin]

heeeelllll no. this movie wasn't worth price of admission imo. its a decent movie, but doesn't belong in either comedy or horror genre, cuz its nowhere near best of either. even though its supposed to be a commentary on horror tropes, it has problems within its own commentary, like when the gig is up and the girl discovers the underground lab, she's screaming and banging the glass in the elevator. i mean how stupid can you be, do you want to break the glass and have the monster kill you? or how about the unguarded room with the big red 'do not push' button? like i said, decent movie but only worth a rental.

Use common friggin' sense, dude. Think about what is contained in those cubes. Do you really, REALLY think that she could break it. Honestly. Come on.

Also, it wasn't unguarded. You just failed to connect what happened with the guard.

And since when does a movie have to be the best of its genre to be classified in said genre? There are a lot, a LOT of horrible, awful, terrible, bad comedies, horror movies, chick flicks, action movies, etc. Just because they don't hold up to some Gol Standard you have doesn't mean they shouldn't be labeled as what they are. Cabin in the Woods is a dark/horror comedy.

[GraveRobberX]

Hope when the Blu-Ray releases someone screen-caps the infamous Board in glorious HD or if someone gets there hands on it some how *cough* (. _ .)

I still want a prequel/sequel dammit!

Give me a movie of how they got all those things, I will jump for joy

[Kentpaul]

Hated it. It felt more like a cheap b comedy than a great horror.

I was expecting a horror.

[BeeDog]

Spoilering just in case:

From my understanding, the order in which the 'archetypes' died was important; at the very least the Whore had to die first, and the Virgin was to be left last (alive or dead, but she had to suffer). What about everyone inbetween, did they also have to die in a particular order? The reason I'm asking is because I'm confounded by the Fool's apparent death earlier in the movie.

[WordAssassin]

Spoilering just in case: From my understanding, the order in which the 'archetypes' died was important; at the very least the Whore had to die first, and the Virgin was to be left last (alive or dead, but she had to suffer). What about everyone inbetween, did they also have to die in a particular order? The reason I'm asking is because I'm confounded by the Fool's apparent death earlier in the movie.

No. The reason the Fool threw things off is because they jumped the gun and didn't wait for a confirmation of the kill. They assumed he died, and made the blood offering in his name, but he wasn't dead, just off the grid. Thinking he was dead, they turned their attention to the kids that were left, which is how he was able to sneak around undetected - why would they be looking out for the Fool when he's already dead?

[Tguy]

even though its supposed to be a commentary on horror tropes, it has problems within its own commentary, like when the gig is up and the girl discovers the underground lab, she's screaming and banging the glass in the elevator. i mean how stupid can you be, do you want to break the glass and have the monster kill you? or how about the unguarded room with the big red 'do not push' button?

Lol, you could at least mention problems the movie has and not simple things that were somehow hard to understand...

The title of this thread really should be changed, ever since theater release, most people expected a pure horror movie. It definitely has the influence, but the title should of been something that didn't trick people into what kind of movie this is yet still be vague.

[remz]

Lol, you could at least mention problems the movie has and not simple things that were somehow hard to understand... The title of this thread really should be changed, ever since theater release, most people expected a pure horror movie. It definitely has the influence, but the title should of been something that didn't trick people into what kind of movie this is yet still be vague.

I think the movie is more entertaining if you don't expect the genre shift?

It's still very dark, I don't get why people get upset when a movie surprises them.

[Jackpot]

Hope when the Blu-Ray releases someone screen-caps the infamous Board in glorious HD or if someone gets there hands on it some how *cough* (. _ .)

Someone already did it.

You can see most of them in the movie.

Mutants - I saw a Hills Have Eyes type of desert mutant throw someone off a balcony to the giany snake
Reptilius - in one of the camera monitors you see a copy of the Jurrassic Park shot of a giant dinosaur foot coming down behind an office worker. Looked like a velociraptor.
Dismemberment Goblins - might be Demons, but in the lift release 2 flying gargoyle type creatures rip a security guard in half.
The Doctors - see them operating on one of the camera monitors
Jack O'Lantern - breaths fire in a close-up on one of the camera monitors
Twins - seen in the big zoom-out of the box storage area.

[GraveRobberX]

Someone already did it. You can see most of them in the movie.

Thankies <3

*Right Click Save As... Hooray!

Also Fuck Maintenance for choosing the same shit every year

Edit: Damn looks shitty as Wallpaper, might need to get better version, looks blurry as fuck =/

[HP_Wuvcraft]

Reptilius - in one of the camera monitors you see a copy of the Jurrassic Park shot o

This is the Space Alien. The shot is supposed to be an homage to Alien.

[MNC]

How can they sacrifice the Fool if he didn't really die?

[HP_Wuvcraft]

How can they sacrifice the Fool if he didn't really die?

They are not using their actual blood.

It's implied that Upper Management knows when they die, though. Which is why you had an earthquake when they pulled the blood valve for The Fool early.

[MNC]

Also, I like how the whole "Japan is always first" is also a remark on how the US always makes remakes of the Japanese horror movies.

[Stinkles]

Is this movie really scary? I'm a bit soft when it comes to horror movies.

Not even remotely. Even the "jump" scares don't hit the mark. It's clever, it's funny, it's not perfect, but it's not scary in any way. The movie setup, right from the first couple of scenes, means it can't really be scary after that.

[LakeEarth]

It's not really a horror movie. It's an excellent comedy for people who love horror movies.

[Ooccoo]

Do yourself a favor and watch this instead

[T Dollarz]

Watched this last night. Thought it was really well done. Loved the concept behind it. It managed to scare me, make me laugh out loud, and perplex me all in one sitting. Very impressive movie. Recommend it to anyone that enjoys a fun movie experience.

[Expendable.]

It's not really a horror movie. It's an excellent comedy for people who love horror movies.

Also, those who are tired of horror movies. It played on lots of tropes I've grown wary of.

[Revenant]

Do yourself a favor and watch this instead http://horrorfan.h.o.pic.centerblog.net/o/d4cb3fb8.jpg

How is watching a worse movie a favor to oneself?

[DoctorWho]

Do yourself a favor and watch this instead

Better yet, watch both. Good double feature. Watch Cabin in the Woods second.

[Ragingbegal]

Do yourself a favor and watch this instead

One of the worst movies I've ever seen.

[Mr_Zombie]

Do yourself a favor and watch this instead

I don't know the movie, but I love the cover.

[Mengy]

Saw the film earlier today and LOVED it. Fucking fantastic. It's a shame that the ending leaves no real room for a sequel, though.

Wholeheartedly agree, I was chuckling throughout almost the entire film (minus the death scenes of the starring cast). I saw it for the first time yesterday, and it was excellent!

Just saw the movie. It was certainly OK but I don't get the crazy praise this movie has gotten. It was not in the least bit scary which I thought was a big disappointment.

Just saw it. The movie is awesome, but expected more from the ending. He acepting not doing it makes too much sense for a movie that always surprises you. Also, god of war Best "will pause the movie to get beer" moment EVER.He just pause 3 seconds after the non blond girl reached the surface of the lake ... wich transition to beverages xD And I loved the cameos. My favorite is by FAR the "tale of two sisters" in the elevator zoom out sequence

So many shameless pirates :|

LOL! Such a true statement!!!

I saw it (in the theater, back during the first week it came out) and I absolutely loved it. I thought it was an extremely entertaining twist on a horror movie and well executed. My gf wants to buy the blu-ray when it comes out and I have no problem with that as I'd like to see it again.

Oh, and:

[curttard]

Funny to see people being disappointed it wasn't scary or "horror" while others patronizingly tell them it wasn't supposed to be.

Look at the poster.

Look at the title.

Look at the ads.

It was 100% marketed as a horror movie.

Anyway, the movie was mildly entertaining, that's the best I can say about it. Awful characters and an entire movie of wink-wink nudge-nudge isn't something I'm going to find clever or memorable. As usual Joss is too busy trying to be clever to patch up his logic gaps and plotholes.

Of course the worst crime the movie committed was having shots of the facility/soldiers in the ads, thus giving away most or all of the twist to anyone who has any experience with movies.

[Hesemonni]

The snake CGI was really, really bad. I guess given the budget it's acceptable, but that somehow stood out as REALLY bad.

Also, I really wished it had been Cthulhu or similar in the end instead of a giant humanoid.-

[curttard]

The snake CGI was really, really bad. I guess given the budget it's acceptable, but that somehow stood out as REALLY bad.

I thought it was okay, in fact I was thinking "too bad CG wasn't this good when they did the finale of Buffy season 3."

The blood CG was what really struck me as terrible, looked like youtube tutorials.

Also, I really wished it had been Cthulhu or similar in the end instead of a giant humanoid.-

100% agree, that was a big letdown. Just have some tentacles or something.

[Picobrain]

Stupid movie. I just don't get it if they had to sacrifice all this people, why they just didn't kill them?

[Neuromancer]

Do yourself a favor and watch this instead

Pancakes!

I liked Cabin Fever but CitW was on a whole nother level.

Stupid movie. I just don't get it if they had to sacrifice all this people, why they just didn't kill them?

That would not please the gods. The whole point was the ritual.