The Cabin in the Woods
7.8/10
jumps
6
gore
8
dread
2
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Five archetypes drive to a cabin while technicians somewhere below take bets. Goddard and Whedon's meta-machine honors every trope it dissects, then opens the elevators and lets the whole genre out at once. The purge sequence is pure joy.
The Cabin in the Woods (2011) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | Rated R |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 95 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 4/5 — heavy gore |
| Dread | 1/5 — the mood lifts as soon as the credits roll |
| Themes | a killer stalking victims; the undead; existential, unknowable threats |
The Cabin in the Woods is rated R by the MPA. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 4/5 for gore and 1/5 for lingering dread, over 95 minutes. Weigh the gore first: heavy gore. Older teens and adults, mostly on the strength of what it shows.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is The Cabin in the Woods?
- On our intensity scale, The Cabin in the Woods rates 6/10 for jump scares and 2/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is The Cabin in the Woods?
- The Cabin in the Woods rates 8/10 for gore — expect heavy gore.
- How long is The Cabin in the Woods?
- The Cabin in the Woods runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
- What is The Cabin in the Woods rated?
- The Cabin in the Woods is rated R by the MPA. On our own scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 8/10 for gore and 2/10 for dread — the R tells you what it was certified, those tell you what it will do to you.
- Where to watch The Cabin in the Woods (2011)?
- The Cabin in the Woods is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
