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The Cabin in the Woods
“You think you know the story.”
The Cabin in the Woods (2012) is a horror, mystery, comedy film directed by Drew Goddard. On Plot-hole, players averaged 2.9/5, with 69% solving the puzzle and 31% failing it, making it the #66 mediumest puzzle of 125 in the archive. Five friends set out for a weekend at a remote cabin in the woods, expecting nothing more than fun and relaxation. As night falls, they discover that something far more unsettling is at work and that nothing about their getaway is what it seems.
Plot-hole Difficulty: Medium
2.9/5
Avg Score
69%
Solved
31%
Failed
689
Players
#66
Difficulty Rank
The Plot-hole Puzzle
Puzzle #82 · June 9, 2026 · answer revealed below
The Setup (Clue 5)
A quiet lakeside cabin in the woods.
The Character (Clue 4)
A group of college students go there for a weekend getaway.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
They accidentally unleash something ancient and evil.
The Twist (Clue 2)
Behind the scenes, technicians are manipulating everything as a ritual sacrifice.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
A meta-horror film by Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon that deconstructs the genre.
The Cabin in the Woods
Cast
Kristen Connolly as Dana PolkFran Kranz as Marty MikalskiChris Hemsworth as Curt VaughnJesse Williams as Holden McCreaAnna Hutchison as Jules LoudenRichard Jenkins as Richard SittersonBradley Whitford as Steve HadleyAmy Acker as Wendy Lin
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is The Cabin in the Woods hard to guess on Plot-hole?
- The Cabin in the Woods had an average score of 2.9/5. 69% of players solved it, while 31% failed — a medium puzzle.
- Who directed The Cabin in the Woods?
- The Cabin in the Woods was directed by Drew Goddard.
- Who stars in The Cabin in the Woods?
- The Cabin in the Woods stars Kristen Connolly, Fran Kranz, Chris Hemsworth, Jesse Williams, Anna Hutchison, Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Amy Acker.
- What genre is The Cabin in the Woods?
- The Cabin in the Woods is listed under Horror, Mystery, Comedy.
- Where does The Cabin in the Woods rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
- The Cabin in the Woods ranks #66 of 125 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).