Trailer Cabin In The Woods

[Tadeo Lentz]

TheCabin In The Woods premiered as the opening night movie at SXSW Film. All I knew going into it was that it was a horror movie by Joss Whedon. I assumed based on the name that some people would go to a creepy cabin in some woods and all get brutally murdered in some sort of suspenseful, creepy way. I tried to imagine what a Whedon horror movie meant. Then I remembered how many other writers have wandered out of their usual fare and made something that seemed completely out of character. I then thought it might be just *"Horror Movie *(oh, PS, it happens to involve Joss, which should suck in you Whedon lovers)".

As Marvel Studios was unveiling sneak peaks at mega-budget movies like "Captain America: Brave New World" and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," a trailer for a very different kind of superhero movie landed at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. "Hellboy: The Crooked Man" is a low-budget take on Big Red, co-written by the character's creator, Mike Mignola, with his fellow "Hellboy" comics writer Christopher Golden and director Brian Taylor. The film introduces Jack Kesy ("Deadpool 2") as a new iteration of Hellboy, who becomes embroiled in a classic cabin in the woods horror story out in the Appalachian Mountains.

When the first teaser trailer for "Hellboy: The Crooked Man" dropped a few weeks ago, reactions were mixed. While some criticized it for looking cheap, others (myself included) were intrigued to see Hellboy dropped squarely into the middle of an all-out horror movie, as opposed to a fantasy action movie with a few horror elements. Horror is a genre where a low budget can actually be part of the charm rather than a drawback. Just look at the granddaddy of cabin-in-the-woods horror: Sam Raimi's "The Evil Dead," which was made for $375,000 and captured some of its most famous shots by having two crew members run around the forest with a camera on a bit of wood.

The new trailer for "Hellboy: The Crooked Man" has its own blend of crudeness and creativity that threatens us to spill over into greatness. Maybe I'm just a sucker for Kesy's one-liner, "Come on snake, let's rattle." Maybe it's the freaky thing that happens with the raccoon. But after this, I'm planting my flag in the Cautiously Optimistic camp.

Jack Kesy is less well-known than Ron Perlman or David Harbour were when they donned the sawed-off horns for their respective Hellboy movies, but that lack of baggage can be a good thing when it comes to carving out a unique character. And while the CGI in "Hellboy: The Crooked Man" looks a bit ropey in places, this is a really excellent make-up and prosthetics job that succeeds at making Hellboy look otherworldly without looking like a Halloween costume.

Speaking at Comic-Con (via The Hollywood Reporter), Kesy said this is a less "caricature-y" take on the character and that the story itself is "grimy," "dirty," and "dark." Director Brian Taylor revealed that in Kesy's audition for the role, the first thing he did was light up a rolled cigarette and then eat it. That's one way to get a casting director's attention!

Kesy's co-star, Jefferson White, described "The Crooked Man" as a period piece (it's set in the late 1950s) that's very "focused" and "intimate," and leans on the Southern Gothic genre. "Down to its very bones, it feels handmade in the way that the comics do."

Here at Robin Hood Woods, our whole family and friendly staff pride ourselves on the hard work and dedication it has taken to make Robin Hood Woods one of the cleanest and best-run campground resorts in Illinois. Our facilities have been designed around the need for comfort, safety and a fun-filled family vacation. Our resort is a peaceful and quiet get-a-way in a friendly and neighborly environment. You will feel relaxed and stress-free in our oasis of mature trees and water, which is far from the noise of the city and located in a remote region of America's Heartland know as Shelbyville. We are located east of the Town of Shelbyville and 2.5 miles from Lake Shelbyville.

Cabins & Cottages:

All of our Log Cabins, Cedar Cabins and Family Cottages are clean and cozy and comfortable. We want your stay with us to be both relaxing and fun. They are fully equipped with everything you need for housekeeping. We have multiple styles and sizes of cabins and cottages to meet your needs. We have 2-bedroom waterfront log cabins, one-bedroom waterfront log cabins and single-room open-concept log cabins, which sleep six people each. We also offer one-and-a-half lakefront cedar cabins, which sleep six people. Our family cottages are ideal for small families and sleep four comfortably.

Campground & RV Park:

Our Campground and RV Park has 250 campsites, which feature 15-amp to 50-amp electrical service. While most campsites are permanent sites for seasonal trailers, we have many campsites for nightly, weekend, week-long stays. Campsites range in size to cater to large RVs and 5th-wheels, as well as tent campers and back-in trailers. Outside firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available for purchase in our store.

Lake Shelbyville Fishing & Activities:

Lake Shelbyville is managed by the US Corp of Engineers. As a result there are no resorts or cottages on the lake. There are marinas and public boat launches. As a result our guests can enjoy all that Lake Shelbyville has to offer. Being only 2.5 miles away from Lake Shelbyville makes Robin Hood Woods a strategic location for accommodations and boat storage. Boating and swimming are major attractions but Lake Shelbyville's claim-to-fame is the outstanding fishing. Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Crappie, Flathead Catfish and White Bass fishing is the best in Illinois. Fishing for Saugar, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill and Channel Catfish is also available. The fishing is so good that Lake Shelbyville is home to thirty-seven organized fishing tournaments, which attract both professionals and amateurs alike. Lake Shelbyville also boasts being home of the Illinois State Muskie Record. We also have our own large 2.5 acre pond, which is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Catfish and Bluegill.

Public Facilities & Local Attractions:

To add to our guest's comfort and fun level, Robin Hood Woods offers facilities, which all guests are welcome to use. We have two bathhouses, an outdoor pavilion, store, laundry room, swimming pool, game room, child's playground and surrounding camp are trails and paths for hiking and mountain biking. There are also many activities and attractions available in the Town of Shelbyville and the region surrounding Lake Shelbyville such as horseback riding, museums, oddities unique to Shelbyville and many historical attractions. The entire park has free WIFI.

Trail Access: Big Woods Lake Trail - a 1.7 mile paved trail surrounds Big Woods Lake

About the Park

This Park includes a 65 acre Lake and 10 acre natural prairie. Fishing in the Lake is permitted, swimming is not. The shelter is donated by the Aikey family.

The City of Cedar Falls and Black Hawk Conservation Board offer an RV Campground in the NE corner of Big Woods Lake, located on Lake Street east of Big Woods Road. The 12-acre site holds 55 RV campsites, one permanent cabin, tent camping, hard surface roadways and wireless internet service.

The Big Woods Lake Recreation area provides a myriad of outdoor recreation opportunities including access to the metropolitan recreation trail system, boating, fishing, hiking and picnicking and a newly established 10-acre prairie. The remaining park grounds consist of floodplain-associated woodlands and wetland areas interlaced with small lakes, which were once old quarries and are now used for fishing. For more information regarding campground reservations, contact Black Hawk County Conservation Office at (319) 433-7275.

RV Sites Sites include full hookups (water, sewer and electric).

Cabins These all season cabins let you experience camping without pulling a trailer or pitching a tent. Cabins have two bedrooms, open style kitchen/living room/dining room & a bathroom with shower. It is heated & air-conditioned. The south wall of the cabin is primarily windows & offers a beautiful view of the lake while providing its guests with peaceful privacy. A covered patio area with table adds to the useable space of this cabin even during inclement weather.

Campsites Most sites have a level regrind camp pad, electricity (30 & 50 amp), water (seasonal) & sewer.All campsites include the use of a fire ring & picnic table as well as wireless internet.

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Stopped here only for a night but what a great experience it was! Facilities were very clean and up to date. The whole resort is tucked under towering trees and even has a little creek running through it. Check in was smooth and pleasant. Would love to stop through again!

Great place to camp! The people are nice and everything looks and is clean. Easy to reserve a camp site over the phone. Pulled to the front office and took no time to get our camp site! I would recommend this place to anyone trying to camp around this area.

This is a gem in the Redwoods. It takes tents, motorhomes, whatever you have. We stayed in the cabin. It was gorgeous, well kept clean, it was well done. We will return more often. Especially in the rainy season when we can really enjoy the Redwoods. It was great!

This place was fantastic! It was the perfect home base to see elk, redwoods, and the beautiful Trinidad coastline. Sites were private and the facilities were up to date and sparkling clean. We would absolutely recommend this place and will stay here again if we are back in the area! Thanks for such a good experience!

This was one of the best lodging experiences of our lives. A perfect little cabin amongst some amazing redwoods with dramatic coastlines close by. Definitely recommend making this the home base for your redwood adventure.

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