The Cabin in the Woods/Trivia


 * Actor Allusion: The uncredited, but extremely memorable One-Scene Wonder as the secretive, feared Director of . Which accurately describes the same performer's role as the "Big Guy" of the movie, which was released earlier but filmed later.
 * Development Hell: The film was stuck on release since 2010 after MGM's bankruptcy and was almost released in 3D in 2011. Finally, Lionsgate acquired the distribution rights to the film and released it in 2012.
 * Direct to Video: It was originally slated for this in Australia and New Zealand. Fans complained. It subsequently got a limited theatrical run in June of 2012.
 * Fan Nickname: The Sugarplum Fairy monster is often referred to by fans as "Ballerina Dentata."
 * Hey, It's That Guy!: Josh Lyman, Nathaniel Fisher, Fred Burkle, Andrew and are trying to  Thor, Lily, Topher and Dr. Jackson Avery.
 * Meaningful Release Date: The film was released on Friday the 13th.
 * Typecasting: Jodelle Ferland as Patience Buckner.
 * What Could Have Been: The various Left 4 Dead characters are present because there was supposed to be special L4D downloadable content based on the film. The deal fell through, but the characters didn't seem out of place, so it was easier to keep them in.