Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Kristen Connolly | ... | Dana | |
Chris Hemsworth | ... | Curt | |
Anna Hutchison | ... | Jules | |
Fran Kranz | ... | Marty | |
Jesse Williams | ... | Holden | |
Richard Jenkins | ... | Sitterson | |
Bradley Whitford | ... | Hadley | |
Brian White | ... | Truman | |
Amy Acker | ... | Lin | |
Tim DeZarn | ... | Mordecai | |
Tom Lenk | ... | Ronald The Intern | |
Dan Payne | ... | Mathew Buckner | |
Jodelle Ferland | ... | Patience Buckner | |
Dan Shea | ... | Father Buckner | |
Maya Massar | ... | Mother Buckner |
Five teenagers head off for a weekend at a secluded cabin in the woods. They arrive to find they are quite isolated with no means of communicating with the outside world. When the cellar door flings itself open, they of course go down to investigate. They find an odd assortment of relics and curios, but when one of the women, Dana, reads from a book, she awakens a family of deadly zombie killers. However, there's far more going on than meets the eye. Written by garykmcd
I just can't get enough of this film. This year alone I have already watched it 4 times (and the year isn't even done yet). It works on so many levels and is so much fun; the way the conventions of the 'Horror' genre are turned upside down, while at the same time the story transcends the mere spoof and satire and becomes something new, entirely original – just: Wow!
It's clear this film was a labour of love; every tiny little detail was cared for and the writing is just phenomenal. The dialogues between the 'office clerks' alone are beyond priceless and offer such great, apparently effortless performances by Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford (two absolutely fantastic character actors, by the way) – this movie has simply everything. And the last 20 minutes offer the biggest payoff I have ever seen in a film. A rare treat and a true pleasure for film geeks like me. Thank you Joss and Drew! 10 stars out of 10.
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