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Stone_Cold_Sisko · April 16 2012, 06:41 PM

I saw it this weekend and I *loved* it. It was so much fun. Great funny dialogue, very creative way of doing a horror film.

I do agree that it is derivitive of Buffy/Angel, but I consider that a good thing. The juxtaposition of funny dialogue, clever situations, and not-quite-scary "horror" is very Buffy-esque. I consider that a good thing and I'll take that over generic slasher horror any day of the week. Someone pointed out to me that...

I also agree with the comment above that it doesn't matter so much since most of the moviegoing public isn't THAT familiar with Buffy/Angel except in a casual manner.

I also feel tonally the movie compares favorably with movies like Men in Black, Zombieland, and Scream.

April 16 2012, 06:41 PM	#26
Stone_Cold_Sisko Vice Admiral	Re: Cabin in the Woods - Grading, Discussion, Spoilers I saw it this weekend and I loved it. It was so much fun. Great funny dialogue, very creative way of doing a horror film. I do agree that it is derivitive of Buffy/Angel, but I consider that a good thing. The juxtaposition of funny dialogue, clever situations, and not-quite-scary "horror" is very Buffy-esque. I consider that a good thing and I'll take that over generic slasher horror any day of the week. Someone pointed out to me that... the last half hour was basically 'Primevil', and in fact the entire organization feels like Joss' re-do of The Initiative, since it came off looking kind of lame in Buffy S4 I also agree with the comment above that it doesn't matter so much since most of the moviegoing public isn't THAT familiar with Buffy/Angel except in a casual manner. I also feel tonally the movie compares favorably with movies like Men in Black, Zombieland, and Scream.