---
title: "The Cabin in the Woods"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cabin-in-the-woods-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 22970
imdb_id: "tt1259521"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 8660
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Cabin in the Woods (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cabin-in-the-woods-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "The Cabin in the Woods" is a horror movie that takes place in a remote cabin in the woods. Five friends go there for a weekend, anticipating a fun and relaxing getaway. Their trip is disrupted as night falls, revealing a more sinister situation than initially expected. The cabin's surroundings and the friends' experience are not as they initially seemed.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Five friends find their remote weekend getaway is hiding something deeply unsettling."

### Why Watch
- features atmospheric photography by Peter Deming
- combines horror, mystery, and comedy genres

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains content rated R
- not suitable for those seeking a standard or predictable getaway story
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and blends horror, mystery, and comedy elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, mystery, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Netflix Standard with Ads, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Crave | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | JustWatch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Drew Goddard
- **Networks / Studios**: Mutant Enemy Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kristen Connolly** as *Dana Polk*
- **Fran Kranz** as *Marty Mikalski*
- **Chris Hemsworth** as *Curt Vaughn*
- **Jesse Williams** as *Holden McCrea*
- **Anna Hutchison** as *Jules Louden*
- **Richard Jenkins** as *Richard Sitterson*
- **Bradley Whitford** as *Steve Hadley*
- **Amy Acker** as *Wendy Lin*
- **Brian J. White** as *Daniel Truman*
- **Sigourney Weaver** as *The Director*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Cabin in the Woods released?
The film was released in the US on 04/13/2012.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It falls under the horror, mystery, and comedy genres.

### Q: Who is the cinematographer for the film?
The film was atmospherically photographed by Peter Deming.

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
Five friends set out for a weekend at a remote cabin, only to discover that nothing about their getaway is what it seems.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*