Philosophy In Film - 087 - Cabin in the Woods

Episode 87: The Cabin in the Woods


 


In Episode 87, the Philosophy in Film Podcast descends into the
horror-comedy labyrinth of The Cabin in the Woods (2012), where
slasher tropes and cosmic horror are delightfully turned inside
out. Craig breaks out his sales tactics in Producer’s Notes
(8:34), setting the stage for Alain to deliver a chilling
Beauclair Synopsis (21:08), diving into the intricate setup of
five unsuspecting friends venturing into a remote cabin, only to
discover they’re players in a far darker game. Chris unpacks the
metaphysical questions lurking beneath in Philosopher's Corner
(42:58), dissecting themes of free will, ritual, and our
culture’s fascination with horror. The Round Table (50:47) sees
the gang debate everything from the film’s genre-blending to its
critique of audience complicity, while the Reviews (1:23:41)
segment uncovers their personal horror thresholds, wrapping up
with #Mailbag (1:33:51). Join us as we open the basement door and
explore all the philosophical and non-philosophical layers that
The Cabin in the Woods brings to the horror genre.


 


Featured Beer: Interlude Berliner Weisse by Cabin Brewing Company
(Calgary, Alberta)