James Tocher

James Tocher’s filmography is honestly a weird, wild ride, and you can tell the guy doesn’t shy away from the indie scene. First off, there’s “Indie Jonesing” from 2012—a movie that kinda pokes fun at the whole independent filmmaking world. It’s meta, sure, but not in that annoying, try-hard way. You get this group of wannabe filmmakers stumbling through their own absurd quest to make a movie, tripping over egos, awkward romance, and just the right amount of cringe. It’s got heart, even when it’s being totally ridiculous. Then there’s “Tucker and Dale vs Evil” (2010), which, honestly, is a cult classic at this point. If you’ve ever wanted a horror-comedy mashup that flips every backwoods slasher trope on its head, this is your jam. Tocher’s role isn’t front and center, but he’s part of this ensemble that makes the chaos work. The story? Two lovable hillbillies just want to fix up their rundown cabin, but a bunch of college kids keep dying in outrageously dumb ways all around them. It’s gory, goofy, and somehow actually sweet. And don’t overlook “Evirati” (2000). This one’s more underground, and it’s got that gritty, early-2000s digital vibe. It’s all about obsession and identity, with characters getting tangled in their own lies and secrets. Low budget? For sure. But it hustles with a kind of scrappy energy you just don’t see in big studio stuff. Tocher’s projects are never boring, that’s for sure.