Nominations for the 2012 Fright Meter Awards have been announced. The Cabin in the Woods leads the nominations with ten, including Best Horror Movie, Best Director, and Best Ensemble Cast. The winners will be announced on the official Fright Meter Awards website (www.frightmeterawards.com) on January 12th, 2013.

Now in their sixth year, The Fright Meter Awards are presented annually by the Fright Meter Awards Committee, an organization dedicated solely to honoring and recognizing excellence within the horror genre. The nominations and winners are determined by members of the Fright Meter Awards Committee.

This 30 member committee consists of horror fans, bloggers, actors, producers, directors, and others involved in the industry. The passion of the Fright Meter Awards Committee makes this award truly prestigious, as all honorees are selected and nominated regardless of budget, means of release, or popularity. An award for the horror community by the horror community.

For the first time, the Fright Meter Awards are scheduled to be presented live at the New Orleans Horror Film Festival in September, 2013.

Below is the full list of the 2012 Fright Meter Award nominations.

BEST HORROR MOVIE
Cabin in the Woods
Detention
Excision
Sinister
The Loved Ones

BEST DIRECTOR
Drew Goddard
Joseph Kahn
Richard Bates, Jr.
Sean Byrne
Ti West

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
AnnaLynne McCord
Elizabeth Olsen
Gretchen Lodge
Robin McLeavy
Sara Paxton

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Daniel Radcliffe
Ethan Hawke
John Cusack
Neil Maskell
Vincent D'Onofrio

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Alexandra Holden
Jodelle Ferland
MyAnna Buring
Suzan Crowley
Traci Lords

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Fran Kranz
John Brumpton
Matthew Kennedy
Michael Fassbender
Richard Jenkins

BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
Chained
Excision
Lovely Molly
The Cabin in the Woods
The Loved Ones

BEST SCREENPLAY
Absentia
Detention
Excision
The Cabin in the Woods
The Loved Ones

BEST MAKE UP/SPECIAL EFFECTS
Excision
Prometheus
Silent Hill: Revelation
Sinister
The Cabin in the Woods

BEST SCORE
Excision
Silent Hill: Revelation
Sinister
The Cabin in the Woods
The Woman in Black

BEST EDITING
Excision
Sinister
The Bay
The Cabin in the Woods
V/H/S

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Prometheus
Sinister
The Cabin in the Woods
The Raven
The Woman in Black

"The Cabin in the Woods" hits theaters today and this is definitly one film that horror fans should check out. Lionsgate has send us over premiere photo with the cast of the film from the LA premiere, which happened earlier in the week. Special Thanks to Eric Charbonneau for providing the photos.

Plot Synopsis:

Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen.

If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favorites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out.

Produced by Whedon and directed by Goddard from a script by both, the film stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford.

Lionsgate has send over new stills for the most anticipated horror release of 2012, "The Cabin in the Woods". The film has been gaining a lot of buzz, ever since the film's world premiere at this year's SXSW Film Festival. It's the debut film from "Cloverfield" screenwriter Drew Goddard and is co-written and executive produced by Joss Whedon (The Avengers). "The Cabin in the Woods" hits theaters on April 13th.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official website at: http://www.discoverthecabininthewoods.com

Plot Synopsis:

Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen.

If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favorites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out.

Produced by Whedon and directed by Goddard from a script by both, the film stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford.

Lionsgate presents a Mutant Enemy production.

"The Cabin in the Woods": Official Trailer

EPIX recently announced that they will streaming a Q&A session with the filmmakers of "The Cabin in the Woods" live from the SXSW film festival on March 11th at 1PM at EpixHD.com. Joss Whedon and director Drew Goddard will be on hand to answer fan questions about the film. You can submit your questions through Facebook and Twitter and follow everything at EpixHD.com, HitFix.com and through EPIX, Lionsgate & HitFix Facebook pages. "The Cabin in the Woods" hits theaters on April 13th.

You can visit the film's facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/TheCabinintheWoods?bookmark_t=page and follow the conversation on Twitter using #CabinInTheWoods


Press Release:

EPIX, the multiplatform premium service, will present EPIX Live: Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard, Sunday March 11th at 1 pm ET / 12 noon CT live from the South By Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas. Whedon (writer) and Goddard (writer/director) will discuss their new horror film, The Cabin in the Woods, which will open the Festival on March 9. Lionsgate will release The Cabin in the Woods in theaters everywhere on April 13th.

The live chat is open to all fans, who can submit questions through Facebook and Twitter, chat with other participants and follow the conversation streamed on EpixHD.com, HitFix.com and through EPIX, Lionsgate & HitFix Facebook pages. The interactive Q & A will be hosted by Drew McWeeny, Film Editor of the movie and entertainment news site, HitFix.

“I’m thrilled that I'm going to serve as the moderator for what I hope should be a freewheeling dialogue between these guys and the audience,” said McWeeny. “If you've been itching to ask Whedon and Goddard anything, this is your chance. And, knowing these guys and their fans, it's going to be a smart conversation.”

EPIX Live is an interactive forum that allows fans to connect with their favorite artists via live Q&A sessions streamed at EpixHD.com. Previous EPIX Live sessions have featured Kevin Smith, Seth MacFarlane, Lewis Black, William Shatner and other performers and filmmakers engaging large active fan bases. “EPIX Live gives users the unique opportunity to connect one-on-one with their favorite directors, producers and actors,” said Keary Hanan, EPIX VP Editorial and Executive Editor of EpixHD.com. “We're excited to team up with our partner, Lionsgate, this Sunday to give fans access to Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard so they can get all their burning questions about The Cabin in the Woods answered!”

To participate in EPIX Live: Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard, follow the conversation on Twitter #CabinInTheWoods.

About The Cabin in the Woods

Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen.

If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favorites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out.

Produced by Whedon and directed by Goddard from a script by both, the film stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford.

Lionsgate presents a Mutant Enemy production.
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One of the most anticipated film of this year's SXSW Film Festival is the world premiere of the Joss Whedon produced film "The Cabin in the Woods". Lionsgate has recently released two official trailers and the film's official poster. The film marks the directorial debut of Drew Goddard, who wrote the screenplay to the 2008 hit "Cloverfield" and stars Chris Hemsworth(Thor), Richard Jenkins (Let Me In), Bradley Whitford(The West Wing). The film will be having its world premiere, as the opening film of the 2012 SXSW film festival on March 9th. If you can't make it to the premiere, Lionsgate has set the film with an April 13th release date.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official website at: http://www.discoverthecabininthewoods.com

Plot Synopsis:

Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen.

If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favorites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out.

Produced by Whedon and directed by Goddard from a script by both, the film stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford.

Lionsgate presents a Mutant Enemy production.

Upcoming Screenings:

Friday, March 9: 7:00PM
Paramount Theatre
Austin, Texas

"The Cabin in the Woods": Official Trailer

"The Cabin in the Woods": Official Trailer #2

It looks like, the wait for "The Cabin in the Woods" to be released is over. Lionsgate recently released the official trailer, poster, release date and still for the film. The film which is as co-written by Joss Whedon (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) and Drew Goddard (CLOVERFIELD, LOST) and starring Chris Hemsworth (THOR), Richard Jenkins (LET ME IN) and Bradley Whitford (THE WEST WING)will be making its way into theaters on April 13th.

Plot Synopsis:

Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen.

If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favorites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out.

Produced by Whedon and directed by Goddard from a script by both, the film stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford.

Lionsgate presents a Mutant Enemy production.



"The Cabin in the Woods": Official Trailer