Every now and then, a movie comes along that's unexpected but brilliant. Such is Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, a comedic take on the standard horror film.
T&DvE is the story of two groups of people on vacation in the remote woods- a couple of hillbillies and a gang of college kids. As you'd expect, the latter views the former with distrust, but are things what they seem? Who should fear whom?
With comedy, gore, suspense, and (believe it or not) a meaningful message, I was shocked how good this film was. The slapstick (and situational comedy) is well done without being over-the-top, the gore is gross but used to good effect, and the messages in the film (the importance of communication, self-confidence, and avoiding premature judging) are valuable. I'm not a fan of the horror genre, but this twist on it was delightful. With the aforementioned gore and foul language, it's not for everyone, but if you can stomach it, check it out- you might just be surprised.
Rating: A+
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