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Look, the dirty bearded dudes with chainsaws aren't trying to kill anybody. In "Tucker & Dale vs. Evil," it's the nubile college students who got it all wrong ? the hillbillies are just gentle giants looking for some quiet relaxation in the woods. This horror-spoof comedy was smart to cast Tyler Labine (Sock from "Reaper") as one of the two main goofballs (awesome Alan Tudyk, Wash from "Serenity," is the other). The film opens in theaters Sept. 30, but in one of the weird ways of the movie world, is already available On Demand, so there are plenty of reviews out. "Genuinely funny," writes Adam Smith of Empire Magazine. "A life lesson in never prejudging a man just because he's skinning a squirrel." (Opens Sept. 30.)

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Story: Trailer of the Week: 'Tucker & Dale' kill 'em with comedy

When told his friend's chances of surviving cancer are "50/50," Seth Rogen's character looks on the bright side. "If you were a casino game, you'd have the best odds!" he tells his pal. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Adam, a writer who is diagnosed at 27, and Rogen, Angelica Huston and Anna Kendrick are the friends and family who help him deal with it. A film about cancer might sound like a pretty heavy night out, but the reviews so far are overwhelmingly positive. William Goss of Film.com writes that "there's a vital difference between, say, the trumped-up day-seizing of 'The Bucket List' and this, a funny, moving, well-grounded take on a potentially traumatic experience."? (Opens Sept. 30.)

Video: Watch the '50/50' trailer (on this page)

TV
Everyone's favorite serial killer of serial killers returns when the sixth season of "Dexter" premieres. Religion is scheduled to be a big part of this year's episodes, as atheist Dexter struggles with issues involving faith. Mos Def, Colin Hanks and Edward James Olmos will guest-star. (Premieres Oct. 2, 9 p.m., Showtime.)

Is Dexter done with love?

"Extreme Couponing" made quite a buzz when it premiered. The amazing savings depicted encouraged even those of us who don't consider ourselves couponers to start hunting for bargains. But our piddling little 25-cents-off-Tide offers will never be able to compete with these shoppers. This season, one woman has just $150 to spend to feed 280 guests at her sister's wedding, and if you've ever seen this show, you just know she'll succeed. (Sept. 28, 10 p.m., TLC.)

"Last Train Home," on PBS' "POV," might just break your heart. It focuses on an enormous annual migration in which 200 million Chinese peasant workers, forced by necessity to work in factories far away from their families, head home for the new year. The documentary looks at one couple, the Zhangs. Their children were infants when their parents joined this desperate march and now barely know them. Get out the hankies. (Sept. 28, PBS, check local listings for time.)

DVD
Everybody cut "Footloose!" Not everyone is a fan of the fact that the classic 1984 Kevin Bacon film is getting a remake (due out Oct. 14), but until we find out if that version is any good, there's still the original. This week, a deluxe DVD and the first-ever Blu-ray will be released, complete with new interviews with Bacon and co-star Sarah Jessica Parker. Also included is a look at Bacon's screen test for the role. Let's hear it for the boy! (Out on Blu-ray and deluxe DVD Sept. 27.)

Gael Fashingbauer Cooper is TODAY.com's movies editor.

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