Modern Horror Comedy Marathon
Sometimes we’re in the mood to scream with laughter instead of fear, and that’s when we turn to horror comedies. In honor of Halloween month, we examine five modern classics of the genre. They are:
Shaun of the Dead
Zombieland
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil
Cabin in the Woods
What We Do in the Shadows
Which of these films will take home the most Snickers, and which will be left with candy corn? Egg your neighbors’ windows, TP some trees … and let’s talk about movies!
BRAD’S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: CitW Cabin & Underground Facility
Best Character: CitW Gary Sitterson & Steve Hadley
Best Screen Duo: TIE CitW & T&D Gary Sitterson & Steve Hadley & Tucker & Dale
Best Villain/Antagonist: WWDitS Vampires
Best Hero/Protagonist: SotD Shaun
Best Kill/Defeat: CitW Merman Kill
WTF: Z Amusement Park
Best Score or Soundtrack: SotD Pete Woodhead, Daniel Mudford & songs
Best Quote: WWDitS Deacon: “I think we drink virgin blood because it sounds cool.” Vladislav: “I think of it like this. If you are going to eat a sandwich, you would just enjoy it more if you knew no one had fucked it.”
Best Screenplay: TIE CitW & T&D Joss Whedon & Drew Goddard & Eli Craig & Morgan Jurgeson
Best Special Achievement: SotD Parody Achievement
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: WWDitS Jemaine Clement
Best Lead Actor/Actress: WWDitS Taika Waititi
Best Scene: WWDitS Basghetti Dinner
Defining Moment: CitW The Gods Kill Everyone!!!
Best Director: SotD Edgar Wright
Worst Picture: Zombieland
Wildcard: WWDitS Makeup & Costume Design Award
Best Picture: What We Do in the Shadows
Total after deductions:
Cabin in the Woods: 6
Shaun of the Dead: 4
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil: 2
What We Do in the Shadows: 7
Zombieland: Negative 1
WAYNE’S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: CitW Cabin & Underground Facility
Best Character: T&D Dale
Best Screen Duo: SotD Shaun & Ed
Best Villain/Antagonist: CitW The Director
Best Hero/Protagonist: SotD Shaun
Best Kill/Defeat: CitW The Monsters Get Out
WTF: SotD Zombie Fight Scene
Best Score or Soundtrack: Z David Sardy and songs
Best Quote: WWDitS Viago: “Deacon. How was your night, last night?” Deacon: “I transformed into a dog and had sex.” Viago: “Cool!”
Best Screenplay: CitW Joss Whedon & Drew Goddard
Best Special Achievement: Z Survival Rules
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: CitW Sigourney Weaver
Best Lead Actor/Actress: SotD Simon Pegg
Best Scene: T&D Woodchipper Suicide
Defining Moment: SotD Ed Farting
Best Director: SotD Edgar Wright
Worst Picture: Zombieland
Wildcard: WWDitS Surprisingly Good Award
Best Picture: TIE Cabin in the Woods & Shaun of the Dead
Total after deductions:
Cabin in the Woods: 6
Shaun of the Dead: 6
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil: 2
What We Do in the Shadows: 2
Zombieland: 1
KYLE’S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: TIE SotD & CitW The Winchester Pub & Underground Facility
Best Character: WWDitS Viago
Best Screen Duo: SotD Shaun & Ed
Best Villain/Antagonist: CitW The Ancient Ones
Best Hero/Protagonist: SotD Shaun
Best Kill/Defeat: TIE CitW & T&D Unicorn Horn & Woodchipper
WTF: Z Amusement Park
Best Score or Soundtrack: WWDitS Norma Tanega
Best Quote: WWDitS Deacon: “I think we drink virgin blood because it sounds cool.” Vladislav: “I think of it like this. If you are going to eat a sandwich, you would just enjoy it more if you knew no one had fucked it.”
Best Screenplay: SotD Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg
Best Special Achievement: WWDitS Wire Work
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: CitW Fran Kranz
Best Lead Actor/Actress: T&D Tyler Labine
Best Scene: SotD Don’t Stop Me Now
Defining Moment: SotD Cricket Bat & Red Stain
Best Director: WWDitS Taika Waititi
Worst Picture: Zombieland
Wildcard: CitW Best Horror Moment Award
Best Picture: Shaun of the Dead
Total after deductions:
Cabin in the Woods: 5
Shaun of the Dead: 7
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil: 2
What We Do in the Shadows: 5
Zombieland: Negative 1
NATHAN’S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: SotD The Winchester Pub
Best Character: CitW Marty Mikalski
Best Screen Duo: SotD Shaun & Ed
Best Villain/Antagonist: CitW The Ancient Ones
Best Hero/Protagonist: Z Columbus
Best Kill/Defeat: Z Columbus vs The Clown
WTF: WWDitS Vladislav as a cat
Best Score or Soundtrack: SotD Pete Woodhead, Daniel Mudford & songs
Best Quote: SotD Shaun: “Can I get any of you cunts a drink?”
Best Screenplay: SotD Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg
Best Special Achievement: CitW Deconstructing the Horror Genre
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: CitW Fran Kranz
Best Lead Actor/Actress: WWDitS Taika Waititi
Best Scene: SotD Don’t Stop Me Now
Defining Moment: WWDitS Betting Board in the Facility
Best Director: TIE SotD & WWDitS Edgar Wright & Taika Waititi & Jemaine Clement
Worst Picture: Tucker and Dale vs Evil
Wildcard: TIE WWDitS & Z Best Ensemble Award
Best Picture: Shaun of the Dead
Total after deductions:
Cabin in the Woods: 5
Shaun of the Dead: 8
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil: Negative 1
What We Do in the Shadows: 3
Zombieland: 3