bananskal_'s review against another edition
5.0
My friend introduced me to the masterpiece of a movie some years ago, so when I found out this book had been written I just had to read it. The book includes everything I wanted to know, and more.
Apart from amazing production artwork and photos from set, it contains the full uncut screenplay, interviews with Goddard and Whedon as well as the cast, the makings of the monsters, amongst other things.
For anyone that’s a big fan of the movie, I highly recommend reading the book.
Apart from amazing production artwork and photos from set, it contains the full uncut screenplay, interviews with Goddard and Whedon as well as the cast, the makings of the monsters, amongst other things.
For anyone that’s a big fan of the movie, I highly recommend reading the book.
faithdarlingbooks's review against another edition
I don't read a lot of these, and the ones I do pick up I usually skim, but I really loved The Cabin in the Woods and got pulled into this book. I really liked looking at the interview with Goddard and Whedon and reading about how they came to make the film and their writing process. Also, the monster sketches in the back are awesome. The ballerina still really spooks me.
watchingpreacher's review against another edition
5.0
It won't change or blow your mind, but if you liked the film and is interested in something more, this is a great book. The 40-some page interview with Whedon and Goddard is great, the screenplay is very fun (with added stories regarding productions, concept art, etc). It's a very well-done and interesting book, but only if you're a fan of the movie.
brucemri's review
4.0
I love making-of books, behind-the-scenes looks, and all that sort of thing; craft fascinates me. The Cabin in the Woods is one of my favorite horror movies of recent years, and I'd heard that this book provided just the kind of supplemental material I like. It does. It includes a good still of the betting board, for instance, and some really good looks at and commentary on the design of various of the unleashed monsters. It's got the script, which is nice for checking particular turns of phrase, and short but entertaining anecdotes from the lead actors. And it's got photos and photos and photos, providing the chance to study the film's great visual elements in a more leisurely way.
There's certainly no point in bothering with any of this if you don't like the movie (or just don't care), and there are no stirring revelations here. But it's fun, with very much the vibe of chatting with the people involved as they get some lunch.
There's certainly no point in bothering with any of this if you don't like the movie (or just don't care), and there are no stirring revelations here. But it's fun, with very much the vibe of chatting with the people involved as they get some lunch.
jaimiemckenna's review
5.0
I am so obsessed with this movie and I haven't even seen it yet!
Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon are pure horror geniuses! The Cabin in the Woods Visual Companion showed me images of ugly gross monsters that are enough to make you look away and to have your skin crawl. I enjoyed this just as much as I enjoyed reading the novelization. At the start of the book, we get a long Q&A between an interviewer and Goddard and Whedon. After that is the screenplay and after that is the effects guy telling us how he made the monsters.
This book was just so much fun to read! The screenplay was like reading a shortened version of the novelization but with pictures to help me along the way. If you're fan of this movie, this is a must read!
Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon are pure horror geniuses! The Cabin in the Woods Visual Companion showed me images of ugly gross monsters that are enough to make you look away and to have your skin crawl. I enjoyed this just as much as I enjoyed reading the novelization. At the start of the book, we get a long Q&A between an interviewer and Goddard and Whedon. After that is the screenplay and after that is the effects guy telling us how he made the monsters.
This book was just so much fun to read! The screenplay was like reading a shortened version of the novelization but with pictures to help me along the way. If you're fan of this movie, this is a must read!
scotto's review
5.0
if you're a nerd about this movie, the visual companion is a treat for several reasons: a) the lengthy interviews with co-writer/producer joss whedon and co-writer/director drew goddard that opens the book, b) the luscious images on display giving you close looks at details and designs; c) the uncut script which layers in numerous small details that add to overall enjoyment of the world that was created here.
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