Cabin in the Woods

After watching “Cabin in the Woods” in its entirety it’s hard for me to not simply discuss what a terrible movie it was. I appreciate the idea of the satirical references to common themes from horror films in the past, but I also found this film predictable and uninspired. As far as the use of cinematic techniques, sound and camera angles were heavily relied upon to create suspense. Viewers are reminded of the surveillance of the characters by the underground authorities controlling their experience by filming characters from behind. This creates a tension and feeling of being watched without their knowledge or that something/someone could sneak up on them at any time catching them by surprise. Music and sounds that start soft and crescendo to a climax when something terrifying pops out create fear and tension for the audience. I feel that if it weren't for the over-the-shoulder camera views and sudden loud noises to catch the audience by surprise there would be very little suspense or terror in this film. The blood and gore was so unrealistic it was more comical that frightening. Maybe this was the point of the movie, to show how most horror films are simply spin-offs of things that have been done before. In my opinion this just groups “Cabin in the Woods” into the same boring, repetitive horror movie genre it’s supposed to poke fun at or pay homage to. Overall I didn't find the film enjoyable or very entertaining because one was able to predict almost every twist and turn thrown into the film. I guess that is kind of the point, being that the film is commentary on overused horror tropes but I feel it makes it just as unoriginal as these films and therefore not worth watching.