Oh, the Horror!: Must-See Movies for Halloween

The leaves are changing, cool winds are blowing, and the cafe down the street is now serving pumpkin spice lattes. Such a delicious meal for the senses can mean only one thing: Halloween is finally here again. For horror movie fans, this is the single most romantic night of the year, and I think you'll find few films that combine fun and fear quite like these horror comedies. Grab some popcorn, keep your sweetheart close, and enjoy the bloody ride.

1. Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil

Just as best friends Tucker and Dale retreat to their ramshackle woodland vacation home for some hard work and R&R, a group of students arrive in the area for Spring Break. Soon they all find themselves in the midst of a fatal misunderstanding. It's hillbillies vs. college kids in this hilarious take on the backwoods slasher genre.

2. Big Ass Spider!

Two unlikely heroes team up to take down a mutant spider terrorizing Los Angeles. Sounds like fodder for Rifftrax, right? It's true that most modern day monster films are as well written as graffiti on a bathroom wall, but Big Ass Spider! defies expectation by offering plenty of thrills, a few arachnophobic chills, and non-stop laughs.

Honorable mention horror comedies include Cannibal! The Musical and Serial Mom.

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