The Cabin in the Woods
“You think you know the story.”
Synopsis
Five friends set out for a weekend at a remote cabin in the woods, expecting nothing more than fun and relaxation. As night falls, they discover that something far more unsettling is at work and that nothing about their getaway is what it seems.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-07
Top Cast
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Kristen Connolly
Dana Polk
Fran Kranz
Marty Mikalski
Chris Hemsworth
Curt Vaughn
Jesse Williams
Holden McCrea
Anna Hutchison
Jules Louden
Richard Jenkins
Richard Sitterson
Bradley Whitford
Steve Hadley
Amy Acker
Wendy Lin
Brian J. White
Daniel Truman
Sigourney Weaver
The Director
Tim DeZarn
Mordecai
Tom Lenk
Ronald The Intern
Greg Zach
Fornicus, Lord of Bondage and Pain
Dan Payne
Matthew Buckner
Jodelle Ferland
Patience Buckner
Dan Shea
Father Buckner
Maya Massar
Mother Buckner
Matt Drake
Judah Buckner
Release History & Theatrical Window
Butt-Numb-A-Thon Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 13, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 22, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$71M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.37x
+$41M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Drew Goddard
- Screenplay & Story
- Drew Goddard, Joss Whedon
- Original Score
- David Julyan
- Original Title
- The Cabin in the Woods
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $71M
- Production Studios
- Mutant Enemy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Drew Goddard
Drew Goddard, Joss Whedon
David Julyan
Peter Deming, A.J. Vesak, Stephen Jackson, Ian Seabrook
Lisa Lassek
Joss Whedon, Jason Clark
Department Leadership Roster
Drew Goddard
Director
Drew Goddard
Screenplay
Joss Whedon
Screenplay
Joss Whedon
Producer
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
David Julyan
Original Music Composer
Lisa Lassek
Editor
Shawna Trpcic
Costume Design
Martin Whist
Production Design
Todd Shifflett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Malzahn
Visual Effects Supervisor
Freddie Hice
Stunt Coordinator
Scott Nicholson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cabin in the Woods
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cabin in the Woods about?
Five friends set out for a weekend at a remote cabin in the woods, expecting nothing more than fun and relaxation. As night falls, they discover that something far more unsettling is at work and that nothing about their getaway is what it seems.
Who directed The Cabin in the Woods?
The Cabin in the Woods was directed by Drew Goddard.
Who stars in The Cabin in the Woods?
The principal cast of The Cabin in the Woods includes Kristen Connolly, Fran Kranz, Chris Hemsworth, Jesse Williams, Anna Hutchison.
When was The Cabin in the Woods released and how long is it?
The Cabin in the Woods was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Cabin in the Woods?
The Cabin in the Woods had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $71M at the worldwide box office (2.37 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Cabin in the Woods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cabin in the Woods was composed by David Julyan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cabin in the Woods?
The Cabin in the Woods holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).