There are few words to describe The Cabin in the Woods other than the greatest of adjectives: phenomenal, innovative, and inspiring come to mind. This works not just as a horror movie, but as a comedy, drama, and even a philosophical expression of art. It also does this without offending or desecrating the legacy of any of these genres. This movie is a glorious combination of everything that there is to be loved about horror movies, and even more. It is an exceptional film, and the best horror movie I've ever seen.

In a movie that is equal parts depressing, horrific and beautiful, The Grey tells a very predictable, albeit captivating tale of 7 men defying all odds as they attempt to overcome both the brutal forces of intense weather as well as animalistic nature (both in the wolves that hunt them and from within themselves). The Grey doesn't pull any punches, Neeson and the cast all give great performances, and the intensity of the footage on the screen is hard to match.