'Masterpiece' horror movie with Chris Hemsworth streaming for free just in time for Halloween

This cult horror classic has been hailed as a "game-changing horror masterpiece" and is now available to stream on Netflix in the UK - just in time for Halloween

Fans of frightful films now have a reason to celebrate as the visceral and boundary-pushing horror gem is ready to stream on Netflix at no additional cost for subscribers.

With October upon us, those fond of scares are meticulously planning their horror movie binges, eagerly sifting through the available platforms for the prime picks of scream-inducing features.

For a standout finale to your Halloween scare-a-thon, consider a 2011 cult favourite that masterfully blends elements from horror royalties such as The Evil Dead, Friday the 13th, Hellraiser, The Ring, among others, into a single nightmarish concoction.

The film's cast boasts impressive Hollywood stars who've triumphed in their careers post-release, including Chris Hemsworth of Thor fame, as well as Jesse Armstrong, celebrated for Grey's Anatomy and Only Murders in the Building performances. Renowned thespians Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford deliver powerful supporting acts.

Helmed by Drew Goddard, the film in question is The Cabin in the Woods, solidifying its place as an essential watch during this haunting season, reports the Express.

Streaming aficionados across the UK are seizing the opportunity to rediscover or dive into this fan-favourite flick for the first time on Netflix.

Check out the enthusiastic praises from admirers, with numerous claims suggesting that the 2011 meta-slasher stands tall as one of the foremost horror spectacles of our time.

An avid enthusiast proclaimed on X (formerly Twitter): "CABIN IN THE WOODS after 10 years is still the same game-changer.

"Its post-SCREAM cleverness and kitchen-sink ambition are still largely unrivaled. Deserves to be in any conversation about modern horror masterpieces. A rare genre triumph that checks every box (and then some)."

Another horror aficionado took to Reddit to express their admiration: "Cabin in the Woods still absolutely rips."

They continued, "Rewatched it for probably the 11th time tonight and it's incredible how much this movie holds up as a perfect example of a satirized slasher."

The fan elaborated on the film's merits, saying, "It takes all the tropes we know and turns them upside down and includes one of the greatest finales of all time. I know this movie got a ton of critical praise, I just hope it lives on as the perfect example of horror satire."

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"Masterpiece," declared another enthusiast. "It's got everything I look for in a movie. It's almost like it was made for me."

A fourth chimed in with high praise: "Loved this film. It is the logical heir to Scream and I think it's even a little more clever in its deconstruction. It has become a Halloween watch for me."

Meanwhile, a reviewer on the film-centric social media site Letterboxd shared their glowing opinion:"Not only is this a strong contendee "Best of 2012" for me, this is, in my opinion, the perfect horror film."

They concluded with a rave review, "I found no problem with it. It's fun, complex, innovative, well made, well written, well acted, exciting, thrilling, suspenseful, hilarious, brilliant, loads of fun...just amazing."

The Cabin in the Woods is available to stream on Netflix.

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