The Cabin in the Woods

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What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

In addition to the following releases, The Do-Deca-Pentathlon and Katy Perry: Part of Me are also available this week.

In addition to the following releases, The Do-Deca-Pentathlon and Katy Perry: Part of Me are also available this week.

The Cabin in the Woods

Celebrated cult TV creator Joss Whedon cowrote the horror film The Cabin in the Woods. Chris Hemsworth is Curt, the jocky leader of a group of kids looking to get away for a weekend at a quiet cabin retreat. Instead, they become unwilling participants in a horrifying game for their lives. The movie contains a lot of thriller clichés but manages to be both a terrifying scream-fest and a clever nod to the horror genre. DVD extras include director commentary, a making-of documentary, a "Secret Secret Stash" featurette, interviews with the writer and director, two featurettes about the visual effects, and a digital copy of the film.

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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, and Bill Nighy play a group of retiring British folks headed to India for a relaxing vacation. Expecting to find a classy resort, they're initially not too pleased to find that the hotel is less of a posh getaway than they had imagined. The friends stick it out and come to find that though their lodging is a little run-down, there's a magic there that revives their lives. The DVD comes with a "Behind the Story: Lights, Colours, and Smiles" featurette.

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See what else is out this week after the jump.

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Movie Sneak Peek: The Cabin in the Woods and The Three Stooges

What do The Cabin in the Woods and The Three Stooges have in common?

What do The Cabin in the Woods and The Three Stooges have in common? Pretty much nothing, except they're both opening in wide release this week. Cabin's been getting great buzz, and horror fans have been counting the days until the thriller starring Chris Hemsworth comes out. Meanwhile, those not inclined to terror might want to check out Sean Hayes in the Stooges. Let us know what you think of the latest pics from both flicks!

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Which April Release Are You Most Excited to See?

Today is the first day of April, which means a whole new crop of movies are slated to hit the theater this month.

Today is the first day of April, which means a whole new crop of movies are slated to hit the theater this month. If you're the nostalgic type, Titanic is being rereleased, this time in 3D. If a tearjerker isn't up your alley, perhaps you'd rather try new comedies American Reunion or The Five-Year Engagement. That's not all though, so peruse the offerings and tell us which one you are most likely to line up for in April.