Two hillbillies are suspected of being killers by a group of paranoid college kids camping near the duo's West Virginian cabin. As the body count climbs, so does the fear and confusion as the college kids try to seek revenge against the pair.
There's even a message under all the body parts: People are individuals, not just easy regional stereotypes.
– Stephen Whitty,
Newark Star-Ledger,
30 Sep 2011
fresh:
It's time we all toss our nine bucks into the proverbial woodchipper (don't ask me what proverb) and spit out enough money to make Tucker & Dale and other truly deserving, truly funny indie flicks a blazing success.
– Christine Champ,
Film.com,
30 Sep 2011
fresh:
At its heart, it's really just a one-idea premise stretched out to feature length, but the lovable duo of Tudyk and Labine and an endearing layer of sweetness under all the blood make it a fully enjoyable comedy of (t)errors.
– Keith Staskiewicz,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep 2011
fresh:
Students of the Little Movie Glossary may find it funny how carefully "Tucker and Dale" works its way through upended cliches.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
6 Oct 2011
fresh:
Here's something you don't see every day: a genial, politically correct splatter comedy.