To so many of us,Chris Hemsworth’s main mark on the entertainment industry is through action films. The beefy Australian will forever be synonymous with his role as Thor aka The God of Thunder in his own lineup of Marvel films as well as a handful ofThe Avengersflicks. He’s also busted skulls in theExtractionfranchise and blasted away otherworldly threats inMen in Black: International, but there’s only been one time that the actor dipped into the world of horror. Back in 2011, Hemsworth joined forces with an ensemble cast that also includedKristen Connolly(House of Cards),Fran Kranz(Dollhouse),Anna Hutchison(Vengeance: A Love Story),Bradley Whitford(The West Wing),Jesse Williams(Grey’s Anatomy) andRichard Jenkins(Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story) forThe Cabin in the Woods. Right now, audiences in for a laugh, jump scare, and a freaky creature feature can head over to Tubi to stream the enjoyable genre-crossing flick for free.
As the title suggests,The Cabin in the Woodspokes fun at horror movie tropes, but in a way you might not expect. The feature follows a group of college students who embark on a weekend away at - you guessed it - a cabin in the woods. As soon as they step foot on the property, they’ve inadvertently set themselves up for a nightmare getaway, as they become the test subjects being manipulated by scientists at anunderground labwho throw just about every monster and supernatural entity in the book at them, knocking them out one by one. With plenty of twists, turns, and wit, the movie willkeep you guessing from start to finish.
‘The Cabin in the Woods’ Ties to ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’
From the jump, the snappy banter and dialogue inThe Cabin in the Woodsmight feel awfully familiar to those who are fluent in the TV series,Buffy the Vampire Slayer. That’s because the sci-fi comedy horror flick is from the same minds behind the long-running fan-favorite series. The production was under the direction ofDrew Goddardin what marked his feature-length directorial debut. Goddard spent many of his early years in Hollywood as a writer in the Buffyverse on both the flagship series and its spin-offAngel. He also co-pennedThe Cabin in the WoodswithBuffycreator,Joss Whedon, who served as a producer on the film.
With their skills combined, the talented team behindThe Cabin in the Woodshelped make it a successful production, even landing a Certified Fresh rating of 92% onRotten Tomatoes. Head over to Tubi now to stream it for free.
The Cabin in the Woods
Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin, where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind the cabin in the woods.
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