DVD Release: Tucker and Dale versus Evil

Last updated on: November 29, 2011 at 10:17 am by Rebecca Cusey

DVD Release: Tucker and Dale versus Evil 2011-11-29T10:17:43-06:00 Rebecca Cusey

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The Gist: Two good ole boys, rednecks to the core, head for their new mountain cabin on vacation. Unluckily for them, some college kids are camping nearby. Through a series of misunderstandings, Tucker and Dale seem more and more like your classic backwoods serial killers.

Bottom Line: This spoof on slasher flicks is very funny and makes some good points as well. By turning the convention of Red State redneck killers on its head, they mock the last accepted prejudice in America: that against rural folk.

Be Aware: Kids keep dying all around Tucker and Dale in creative ways. The movie isn’t particularly gory for horror fans, but will be shocking to those who prefer lighter fare. Also contains some sexuality (but not much) and adult situations and language. Rated R.

Verdict: I really enjoyed this movie. It’s a bit like “Shawn of the Dead,” with a funny, spoofy commentary on our attitudes, especially as reflected in a certain genre of movie. If you’re a slasher fan at all, watch it. If you gross out in “House,” skip it.

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