Sooo not sure why this Cabin in the Woods took place in 1986 if not to cash-in the 80s nostalgia craze. Really nothing about this felt 80s.
Continuing into Ahhctober 2024, I had a BLAST here. It was equally hilarious and felt so slasher in the woods, even though barely any slashing takes place for a very long time.
All-around Weekend-Deer Hunters stop at a bar first and when the most interesting character gets killed, the rest of the clan are targets. A little exposition is explained - just enough to get back to the boys being so-to-be slaughtered boys.
Aside from some TERRIBLE explosion CGI, most felt like great practical effects. This all felt VERY low-budget and at the same time, felt very well-acted/well-shot. I really had a blast here and I'm glad I found this gem.
Just no need to set it in 1986 except for the racism/no cell phones, etc. Heck, how it ends, that's all irrelevant anyways.
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Final Thoughts: For me, personally, it helped there was a cute (and most hilarious character) bear, a gorgeous Latino and a Pretty Boi. I wonder if this is what's it's like to hunt with friends. You know, aside from the stalking undead Native American killer.
