Cult horror classic called a 'game-changing masterpiece' is now streaming for free in time for Halloween
A thrilling, gory and subversive horror masterpiece that has won over a legion of fans since its release is now on Netflix
by Lucas Hill-Paul · The MirrorNetflix subscribers are in for a treat with a thrilling, gory and subversive horror gem now available for streaming at no extra cost.
With October rolling in, it's prime time for spooky season enthusiasts to plan their horror movie binges, and they're eager to find out which platforms offer the best array of spine-tinglers.
Eager to finish Halloween with a bang? Look no further than The Cabin in the Woods.
The 2011 cult classic might just do the trick, combining aspects of iconic fright fests like The Evil Dead, Friday the 13th, Hellraiser, and The Ring into one petrifying flick.
The movie boasts several big-name actors who've shot to fame since, including the likes of Thor heartthrob Chris Hemsworth and multi-show star Jesse Armstrong from Grey's Anatomy and Only Murders in the Building. Not to mention seasoned thespians Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford delivering standout performances, reports the Express.
Under the direction of Drew Goddard, The Cabin in the Woods emerges as an essential watch for all horror aficionados this season.
Streams will surely be skyrocketing as countless subscribers either take a trip down memory lane or discover the revered meta-slasher movie on Netflix UK for the first time.
Don't miss the rave reviews from die-hard fans, some asserting that the 2011 flick is unrivalled in modern horror.
A superfan exclaimed on X (formerly Twitter ): "CABIN IN THE WOODS after 10 years is still the same game-changer.
"Its post-SCREAM cleverness and kitchen-sink ambition are still largely unrivaled. Deserves to be in any conversation about modern horror masterpieces. A rare genre triumph that checks every box (and then some)."
On Reddit, an avid horror fan exclaimed: "Cabin in the Woods still absolutely rips."
They continued, confessing to having seen it over and over: "Rewatched it for probably the 11th time tonight and it's incredible how much this movie holds up as a perfect example of a satirized slasher.
"It takes all the tropes we know and turns them upside down and includes one of the greatest finales of all time. I know this movie got a ton of critical praise, I just hope it lives on as the perfect example of horror satire."
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Someone else succinctly proclaimed it a "Masterpiece," adding: "It's got everything I look for in a movie. It's almost like it was made for me."
Another added to the accolades: "Loved this film. It is the logical heir to Scream and I think it's even a little more clever in its deconstruction. It has become a Halloween watch for me."
Over on Letterboxd, a reviewer didn't hold back their admiration:"Not only is this a strong contendee "Best of 2012" for me, this is, in my opinion, the perfect horror film."
They concluded with high praise, saying: "I found no problem with it. It's fun, complex, innovative, well made, well written, well acted, exciting, thrilling, suspenseful, hilarious, brilliant, loads of fun...just amazing."
The Cabin in the Woods is available to stream on Netflix.