May 3rd, 2023
Horror Comedy
What’s black and white and red all over? This joke! …Okay, I can hear your groans from here. Fortunately, these horror comedies will have you laughing the whole way through … if you’re not too spooked, that is.Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
In this spoof of a slasher movie, two awkward but well-intentioned hillbillies, Tucker (played by Alan Tudyk) and Dale (played by Tyler Labine), finally buy the vacation home of their dreams—a run-down cabin in the woods. All seems to be going well— until a group of college students on a camping trip mistake the two for bloodthirsty killers. To make things worse, in their attempts to save their “kidnapped” friend, Allison, who is staying with the two after they saved her from drowning, the students begin falling prey to bizarre, deadly accidents (think Final Destination, but sillier). Will Tucker and Dale ever be able to clear the air between them? Tucker and Dale vs. Evil is best enjoyed with friends, especially if you’re the type of person who loves giving commentary on what you’re watching.
—Kana Coonce, Horror Editor
What We Do in the Shadows
This hilarious mockumentary TV series follows the wacky experiences of four vampires that have lived together for hundreds of years on Staten Island. The cast features Nandor the Relentless, a warrior and conqueror from the Ottoman Empire; British vampire Laszlo; the seductive Nadja; and Colin the day-walker. We also can’t forget one of the funniest parts of the series, Nandor’s familiar, Guillermo. He’s the only human in the mix and has so many ridiculous and comical moments. I love the mockumentary style of this TV show, and it is totally bingable. I ended up watching all four seasons in just a couple weeks. It will keep you laughing the entire time, and the use of awkward tension and striking punchlines makes for a great watch! I would recommend checking out What We Do In The Shadows as it is available on Hulu, YouTube TV, and YouTube!
—Syd Morgan
Children of the Mirror
Children of The Mirror is a horror-comedy mini-series made for IFC by Wham! City Comedy. All six episodes are easily accessible on IFC’s YouTube page and are all about five minutes long. The show is about a cult and is presented as lessons from its leader, Curtis, to its followers. He lives in a commune with three other “children” who live to serve him. Not all the lessons are presented to the viewer, just a slow trickle as they descend further into chaos and panic while preparing for their end of the world, simply referred to as “The Return.” As more of how the cult acts and thinks gets revealed, more questions need answers. A thick layer of confusion and intrigue coats the show, with each viewing putting even just another piece into place.
—Andrew Wiegman