The Cabin the Woods Haunts Blu-ray and DVD

Just in time for the release of The Avengers on Blu-ray and DVD, Joss Whedon's other summer hit, The Cabin in the Woods, will come to Blu-ray, DVD, digital download and On Demand September 18, 2012.

Here's a synopsis of the film, direct from Lionsgate, "A rambunctious group of five college friends steal away for a weekend of debauchery in an isolated country cabin, only to be attacked by horrific supernatural creatures in a night of endless terror and bloodshed. Sound familiar? Just wait. As the teens begin to exhibit standard horror movie behavior, a group of technicians in a control room are scrutinizing, and sometimes even controlling, every move the terrified kids make. With their efforts continually thwarted by the all-powerful eye in the sky, do they have any chance of escape?

Co-written by fan favorites, Joss Whedon (The Avengers, TV's "Buffy The Vampire Slayer") and Drew Goddard (Cloverfield) and directed by Goddard, the film stars Kristen Connolly (The Happening), Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers), Anna Hutchison (TV'sWendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior), Fran Kranz (The Village), Jesse Williams (TV's "Grey's Anatomy"), Richard Jenkins (The Visitor) and Bradley Whitford (TV's "The West Wing"), The Cabin In The Woods is not like any horror movie you have seen before."

Specs for the Blu-ray will include a 1080p high definition transfer preserving the film's original 2.40:1 aspect ratio. Audio will be mixed in English 7.1 DTS HD Master Audio. The DVD will boast a 16x9 anamorphic widescreen presentation with 5.1 Dolby Digital audio. Both discs will offer English and Spanish subtitles.

Bonus features will include the following:

• Commentary with writer/director Drew Goddard & writer/producer Joss Whedon


• "We Are Not Who We Are: Making The Cabin in the Woods" Documentary


• "The Secret Secret Stash" Featurette: "Marty's Stash" & "Hi, My name is Joss and I'll be your guide"


• Wonder-Con Q&A with Joss & Drew (also included with digital download version)


• "An Army of Nightmares: Make-Up & Animatronic Effects" featurette


• "Primal Terror: Visual Effects" featurette


• "It's Not What You Think: The Cabin in the Woods" Bonus View Mode (Blu-ray Exclusive)

Suggested retail for the Blu-ray is $39.99 and $29.95 for the DVD. Be on the lookout for pre-order links in the near future. And be sure to check back in September for a review of the Blu-ray. Also, be sure to check out our theatrical review of the film.

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Source : ign[dot]com