"Angelus is on his way here now. He's very cross."
December 05
2011
Our first look at 'The Cabin in the Woods' trailer.
It's finally here, the first trailer for Joss and Drew Goddard's horror film, 'The Cabin in the Woods', at long last freed from development hell.
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| tags: chris hemsworth, cabin in the woods, joss whedon, horror, drew goddard, fran kranz
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MoonRose | December 05, 10:38 CET
Yahoo! movie distributes trailers in, frankly, terrible quality - if you got QuickTime installed, clicky here for 1080p goodness.
gossi | December 05, 10:42 CET
VaughnOfTheDead | December 05, 10:42 CET
NFA110 | December 05, 10:42 CET
iCoomber | December 05, 10:43 CET
International release dates can be found in one of the other threads. UK is same day as the US.
[ edited by The One True b!X on 2011-12-05 19:48 ]
@theonetruebix | December 05, 10:47 CET
Back to the trailer, I really liked it, seems like the kind of horror movies I like, and I'm excited to finally see the movie and find out what happens!
maxsummers | December 05, 10:47 CET
impalergeneral | December 05, 10:47 CET
Charmuse | December 05, 10:49 CET
eddy | December 05, 10:53 CET
VaughnOfTheDead | December 05, 10:55 CET
I can also tell I'm going to love Fran's character. His line reading of, "Really?" was just perfect. And so Fran.
guidedby | December 05, 10:57 CET
Kaylee23 | December 05, 10:59 CET
Or just on the actual Yahoo site which is where they are all from. ;)
@theonetruebix | December 05, 11:01 CET
Simon | December 05, 11:04 CET
sarahb | December 05, 11:08 CET
The Goose | December 05, 11:09 CET
Minor Annoyance | December 05, 11:13 CET
maxsummers | December 05, 11:14 CET
And why say "Producer Joss Whedon"? If I didn't know, there's no way for me to understand that Joss co-wrote this, which should be a good selling point, especially with "The Avengers" coming. I though the trailer would go like "Joss Whedon, writer of The Avengers and Drew Goddard, writer of Cloverfield"
I tweeted to Lionsgate but didn't get a reply. Horror movies do especially well here so I am hoping this will be released here in Turkey on April too. I don't go to horror movies, I am too stressed out when I do, but I'll definitely make an exception for this.
under rug swept | December 05, 11:15 CET
Winchester | December 05, 11:15 CET
BlueSkies | December 05, 11:15 CET
fmwt | December 05, 11:16 CET
MrArg | December 05, 11:19 CET
Invisible Green | December 05, 11:23 CET
Simon | December 05, 11:24 CET
SpendTheNightAlone | December 05, 11:25 CET
gossi | December 05, 11:30 CET
This looks like I want to see it. I probably wouldn't if it wasn't a Joss movie, but I'm taking 2012 as the year where I see Joss things on huge screens. I'm game.
[ edited by Mitholas on 2011-12-05 20:31 ]
Mitholas | December 05, 11:30 CET
Okay, pipe dream there. It's probably is a bit spoilery, what with the behind the scenes technology stuff and the "redneck reveal" and all. It also looks like that poster representation of the cabin might be a tad more realistic than I had at first thought. ( I also thought "Cube.")
*sigh* Well, damn. It definitely looks interesting. ("Define interesting.") And I Just. Don't. Do. Horror. EVER.
Maybe... I could watch it when it comes out on DVD with all the lights on, plenty of room to pace, and the pause button glued to my thumb...
BreathesStory | December 05, 11:37 CET
Might have to be viewed from behind the sofa.
The Do That Girl | December 05, 11:40 CET
@theonetruebix | December 05, 11:42 CET
Simon | December 05, 11:43 CET
Anyway, this was awesome. :)
Enisy | December 05, 11:46 CET
Ragondux | December 05, 11:51 CET
Simon | December 05, 11:53 CET
A possible Two Way Mirror
Futuristic Giant Force Field/Bug Zapper
Nasa Control Station Circa 1970 - but with modern monitors
Clockworks
Modern Elevators
Ancient/Fantasy Culture Liquidworks
BreathesStory | December 05, 11:55 CET
Toying with the cliches is a dangerous thing. When the writer and the director do a bad job, they just end up reusing the cliche they are trying to make fun of. This trailer seemed like a generic horror movie with the hot guys and girls. The sex scene is there, the young victims are there etc. The only moment I saw what Joss has been talking about this movie was the splitting up scene and Fran's awesome line delivery of "Really?" I'm just scared that this will turn out to be a regular teen slasher and nothing special. This trailer makes it seem like one.
I love Joss obviously, and I have faith in Drew Goddard. Cloverfield was absolutely awesome. But I just wish the trailer was better.
under rug swept | December 05, 12:02 CET
Also wondered about the lack of Amy. She's listed as being part of the cast in most places so I would tend to think it's a decent part, or at least bigger than a cameo. We'll see though.
April can't get here fast enough.
sarahb | December 05, 12:02 CET
I was also disappointed we didn't see Amy Acker, or Bradley Whitford. Does anyone know if there will be another trailer? Maybe we'll see more in that.
MoonRose | December 05, 12:05 CET
gossi | December 05, 12:11 CET
electricspacegirl | December 05, 12:15 CET
You think you know what's to come. *nods*
Simon | December 05, 12:19 CET
electricspacegirl | December 05, 12:20 CET
The trailer is good, but could contain more moemorable quotes (Joss's trademark) and be a little more "playful" and make more fun of the genre. Now, it seems that it will be a bit wilder and crazier horror movie than it seems at first sight, but still a horror movie (with all that that entails) nonetheless. The trailer should send out a more subversive vibe - imho, of course. ;-)
Anuris | December 05, 12:22 CET
Shame the budget wasn't higher though, as that giant bug-zapp effect looked crappy ;). Other than that (and the fact I'm not a horror fan): I'm really looking forward to this one.
Oh, and yes: I also thought they should've advertised the fact that this features Chris Hemsworth a bit more. He's (literally) huge right now, after Tor did great and with Avengers coming up.
GVH | December 05, 12:23 CET
Kaylee23 | December 05, 12:32 CET
Bradley Whitford (and Richard Jenkins, for that matter) was visible in the trailer (albeit from behind).
JMaloney | December 05, 12:34 CET
Can't wait for the movie.
Effulgent | December 05, 12:46 CET
UnpluggedCrazy | December 05, 12:49 CET
@Anuris - Personally, I'm very happy that this is looking like an actual horror film, rather than veering too close to the "playful"ness you mention. Maybe it is just that I'm a big horror fan, but it sounds like they are getting it just about right; subverting the genre, rather than mocking it is something I'm hoping the film does. Certainly don't want standard, but I sure want Joss to make a real horror film.
Vandelay | December 05, 13:02 CET
well by the trailer.. blonde girl dies first, then the black dude, then thor, then the pot head.... red head survives...i hate when the trailer spoils the movie
My thoughts also. If anyone actually dies in this movie (and from what I've heard, I think they will - even though it's supposed to be a twist on the genre), then the last shot basically spoils the 2 last survivors - "pot head" :-D and red head...
You could say that it's all part of the false expactations game, but I think that the people behind the trailer just screwed it up. :-D
ETA spoiler tags - just in case... ;-)
[ edited by Anuris on 2011-12-05 22:17 ]
Anuris | December 05, 13:06 CET
Sunfire | December 05, 13:13 CET
Read the script literally years ago and really liked it. Can't wait.
The Dark Shape | December 05, 13:24 CET
@theonetruebix | December 05, 13:27 CET
[ edited by Anuris on 2011-12-05 22:36 ]
Anuris | December 05, 13:35 CET
1starbuckstown | December 05, 13:38 CET
Buffyfantic | December 05, 14:04 CET
Sigfodr | December 05, 14:21 CET
BreathesStory | December 05, 14:44 CET
As for the trailer, I love it. But I knew, and had already decided, that I would. As for it being spoilery, it's funny, a friend of mine linked the trailer on Facebook and specifically mentioned that he's glad it doesn't give away too much. I myself don't feel particularly spoiled; just intrigued and excited.
XanMan | December 05, 14:57 CET
I feel a little spoiled, I feel like I know now more than I wanted to yet... but I'll be ok as long as I don't allow myself to watch the trailer again and again and start trying to really look at every scene that quickly goes by. I don't think I could have not watched it, the wait has just been way too long. Ooooooh and Fran Kranz's "Really?" Can't wait for all the Fran Kranzness we'll get next year along with all the Jossness!
DreamRose311 | December 05, 15:11 CET
Simon | December 05, 15:24 CET
embers | December 05, 15:36 CET
I think the line that pushed me over was Franz's incredulous "...Really?" which gives me hope about the tone. (Also it seemed like the blonde girl who I assume is meant to be the stereotypically hot girl got a relatively smart line with the GPS complaint? It seems like “she speaks with a strange evenness and selects her words a shade too precisely” rather than being a straight up dumb blonde since there are so many other ways of complaining about a useless GPS.)
orangewaxlion | December 05, 16:32 CET
| December 05, 16:32 CET
Also, is this still going to be in 3D. I don't care either way, I'm seeing it in 2D if it is.
Sigfodr | December 05, 16:47 CET
"We should split up!"
Pause
"REALLY?"
faneater | December 05, 16:51 CET
It's not supposed to be, no.
@theonetruebix | December 05, 16:53 CET
madmolly | December 05, 17:21 CET
Tonya J | December 05, 17:24 CET
MrArg | December 05, 17:59 CET
Tonya J | December 05, 18:10 CET
@theonetruebix | December 05, 18:21 CET
Maybe Joss is a NIN fan?
[ edited by zoinkers on 2011-12-06 03:32 ]
zoinkers | December 05, 18:31 CET
tickled pink | December 05, 18:38 CET
Jaymii | December 05, 18:51 CET
Pointy | December 05, 19:19 CET
CaptainB | December 05, 19:27 CET
CaptainB | December 05, 19:30 CET
bobw1o | December 05, 21:37 CET
Shapenew | December 05, 22:03 CET
You should tell Fran that he's clearly a standout from the trailer already, if the reaction here is any indication.
guidedby | December 05, 22:16 CET
There are a few possibilities as to why Whedon and Hemsworth's involvement in The Avengers and Thor, respectively isn't being promoted or pushed here:
1. The Avengers' release date is relatively close to Cabin In The Woods, which would put them in competition with each other, in some areas/markets. Since they're produced/distributed by different companies (Disney/Marvel/Paramount for The Avengers, Lionsgate for Cabin In The Woods), one is not likely to give free publicity to the other.
2. The Avengers isn't out yet, so they'd prefer not to play a card that hasn't been dealt before, meaning they don't know for certain if the film will be a critical and/or commercial success that they can then use to their advantage. Cloverfield, even though it came from Paramount, they can totally use to sell their movie. For one, it's a Horror film that's already proven its value, not to mention it came out years ago, so Cabin isn't in danger of losing business to it if they mention it. I doubt enough people (or anyone, really) see this and go, "Oh yeah, Cloverfield! I'll just stay home and watch that again, instead of going out to the cinema to see this."
3. Movies like Thor and The Avengers are PG-13 outings that skew more towards families and younger people. Putting those titles within the marketing of this film might send a mixed message, as if to say, "If you liked those movies, you'll love this! They're totally the same!" I know that's some sort of insane troll logic, but studios have to think about these things and make sure they're bringing in the right audience. If you're not careful, you end up with the Drive situation, like that Woman who is suing the makers of that film because she expected a Fast & Furious action-type movie from the trailers and TV spots, and instead got a dramatic, art-house thriller with a couple action set pieces.
4. Chris Hemsworth is already pretty well represented in this trailer. He gets a good amount of face time, I think you hear his voice more than anyone else and he's a big guy. Easy to spot.
5. This is the first trailer for a movie that's due to come out next year, four months from now and it's still 2011. I'm sure once we get closer to release, a second trailer will come out and they'll start dropping some cast names in the marketing, especially Hemsworth's.
[ edited by kungfubear on 2011-12-06 09:18 ]
kungfubear | December 06, 00:13 CET
noway234 | December 06, 01:09 CET
Dana5140 | December 06, 03:00 CET
For all the mentions about how the last few scenes of the trailer might be spoilery to the final survivors of the movie. I do wonder if we might get a movie with a different narrative, may I say OutofGas-ish. Although considering, how a major point of it is Drew and Joss playing with the standards of the genre, doing a different narrative might not work for that goal.
Numfar PTB | December 06, 04:00 CET
I always thought that torture porn is the kind of horror movie where they overly focus on the kills and take a little bit too much delight in the suffering of the victims... You know, like when in real porno they give a lot attention to some body parts and their visual depiction, the torture porn is also too concerned with the detail depiction of the physical destruction of the body and all the pain and hurting that it entails.
But quick, even if violent, deaths are't torture porn, imho. So if Joss wants to and it serves the script, he is allowed to go on a little killing spree in this movie, no matter what he's stance on torture porn is. And who knows, maybe the kills (if they infact do occur - and whether it's an unorthodox horror film or not, they should) will be even invalidated in some way at the end of the movie (since from what I've heard, the ending in the script that's floating around on the web is supposed to be pretty controversial and feature some kind of a twist that many people will have a hard time to digest)...
[ edited by Anuris on 2011-12-06 13:16 ]
Anuris | December 06, 04:06 CET
In Joss We Trust and all (In Drew We Trust So Long As Abrams Isn't Involved?), but I rather wish I hadn't seen the trailer at all. My mistake, I guess. NOT MY FIRST!!
waxbanks | December 06, 07:34 CET
Exactly - a lot more squirming-in-seat from physical pain and suffering, audience delight in the sheer amount of emotional distress, unusually authentic depictions of physical/emotional trauma...
I do trust Whedon and Goddard to know that well-adjusted grownups don't need that crap. Presumably there's something else going on in the flick.
waxbanks | December 06, 07:37 CET
SpendTheNightAlone | December 06, 08:13 CET
Tin Ear Tom | December 06, 08:38 CET
If anyone was searching for it like me... ;-)
Anuris | December 06, 09:58 CET
Shapenew | December 06, 10:31 CET
Saw would be torture porn: it doesn't matter who it's happening to as long as it looks gorey.
Here, I'm presuming there will be more to the story.
Mitholas | December 06, 10:51 CET
electricspacegirl | December 06, 11:09 CET
I'm starting to think the trailer music is doing a lot more than setting the mood ... "Young Blood", heh. And "I Put a Spell on You" ... I wonder how literal this song choice will turn out to be?
And we mustn't forget "We're in This Together" for The Avengers.
zoinkers | December 06, 11:13 CET
In the we have to split up bit, Hemsworth's character first says 'We have to stay together'. Then something seems to seep from the vent, which seems to disorient him, and when he says 'We should split up' he looks like he's mind-controlled. This may be a clue. Then again, this may be a red herring...
Effulgent | December 06, 11:42 CET
@theonetruebix | December 06, 11:57 CET
And I have no doubt that every single frame of that trailer was put there for a reason. I mean, it stars a recent Oscar winner who is never mentioned. They must have locked the marketing people in a closet to get away with that. So I'm not feeling spoiled anymore.
Also: mind blown, this looks incredible.
dispatch | December 06, 12:11 CET
gossi | December 06, 12:11 CET
@theonetruebix | December 06, 12:14 CET
Sunfire | December 06, 13:12 CET
And check it out-- it's big enough news that it made the front page of Google News!
dispatch | December 06, 13:20 CET
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Checked out the Google News link. Joss sure is looking a little maniacal in that photo Kai took. It's a good fit for the film.
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Genre porn... I like it. It does seem to describe the trailer at least. There's also those creepy doll masks.
BreathesStory | December 06, 13:58 CET
the Groosalugg | December 06, 14:14 CET
Btw, I'm glad I haven't read the script, but I don't see anything spoilerish in watching previews. I'm not normally a scary movie person, but if it's Joss I can't resist.
2012 is going to be Awesome. With a capital 'A'.
chelseapt | December 06, 14:39 CET
Anuris | December 06, 14:54 CET
Shapenew | December 06, 16:41 CET
@theonetruebix | December 06, 16:45 CET
IrrationaliTV | December 06, 17:11 CET
It made me wonder if that line was directed at the audience itself.
dispatch | December 06, 17:22 CET
Shapenew | December 06, 18:35 CET
AnonymousAnimus | December 06, 19:22 CET
Pointy | December 06, 20:23 CET
Tonya J | December 06, 21:00 CET
dottikin | December 07, 01:29 CET
asaneismRnuTs | December 07, 03:50 CET
Jaymii | December 07, 09:50 CET
Wikipedia says: 'The Cabin in the Woods is an upcoming American tongue-in-cheek thriller-horror film'.
How the hell is this 'tongue in cheek'??
There's no tongue, there's no cheek! (Unless maybe in a gruesome bloody slaughtery manner). This is hardcore horror!
Puck | December 07, 16:00 CET
Jaymii | December 07, 16:06 CET
zoinkers | December 07, 16:33 CET
Hera | December 07, 22:14 CET
sumogrip | December 08, 11:53 CET
electricspacegirl | December 08, 19:13 CET
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Plus, does anyone know what In your Eyes is? I must have missed/forgotten the announcement of this film if information about it was posted here. IMDB says it is in pre-production and Joss has a writer and a producer credit for it. It also says filming begins in February.
BreathesStory | December 08, 19:35 CET
@theonetruebix | December 08, 19:39 CET
BreathesStory | December 08, 20:00 CET