Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010)

Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010) is a wildly funny horror-comedy built around one simple misunderstanding: Tucker and Dale, two good-natured, beer-drinking hillbillies fixing up their rundown mountain cabin, are mistaken for backwoods killers by a group of snooty college kids. What follows is an escalating chain of misread situations, tragic accidents and over-the-top gore — all played for laughs as the film gleefully subverts slasher-movie clichés. Watching it, you’ll get a steady mix of dark humor and physical comedy. The movie trades jump scares for cringe-worthy misunderstandings and sight gags: scenes that look horrifying from one angle are revealed to be innocent or ridiculous from another. There’s plenty of slapstick and creative make-up effects, so expect blood and gruesome-looking injuries — but framed so they provoke laughter rather than dread. At the same time the leads’ genuine friendship and awkward charm provide heart, making the characters easy to root for. The tone is affectionate and self-aware, satirizing class prejudices and horror tropes while delivering steady laughs and surprising tenderness. If you enjoy movies that lampoon genre conventions (think horror with a wink), appreciate clever physical comedy, and don’t mind a bit of gory mayhem used for comedic effect, Tucker and Dale vs Evil is an entertaining, fast-paced ride that keeps you laughing even as chaos unfolds.

Actors: Tyler Labine, Alan Tudyk, Katrina Bowden

Director: Eli Craig

Runtime: 89 min

Genres: Comedy, Horror

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