10 Hilarious Comedies for Your Countryside Escape

Description: This classic comedy follows a family's disastrous camping trip in the wilderness, where they encounter everything from bears to annoying relatives. It's a perfect blend of slapstick humor and family dynamics.

Fact: John Candy improvised many of his lines, adding to the film's spontaneous humor. The film was shot in Bass Lake, California, which adds to its authentic outdoor feel.

Description: The Griswold family's plan for a perfect Christmas in their suburban home turns into a series of comedic disasters, including a disastrous tree-cutting expedition.

Fact: Chevy Chase, who plays Clark Griswold, was injured during filming when a light fixture fell on him. The house used for exterior shots is in Chicago, Illinois.

Description: Two young insurance company employees are invited by their boss, Bernie, to his beach house for a weekend getaway. However, when Bernie turns up dead, they must pretend he's still alive to avoid suspicion.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life incident where a man was found dead in his apartment, and his friends continued to party around him. The beach house used in the movie is located in Long Island, New York.

Description: Three friends from New York City go on a cattle drive in Colorado to escape their mundane lives, only to find themselves in a series of comedic misadventures.

Fact: Billy Crystal, who stars in the film, also contributed to the screenplay. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Description: While not exclusively about a countryside getaway, this cult classic involves a laid-back slacker, The Dude, who gets embroiled in a complex kidnapping scheme, with scenes set in a rural cabin.

Fact: The film has inspired a religion called "Dudeism," based on the philosophy of The Dude. The movie was shot in Los Angeles, but the cabin scenes were filmed in Big Bear Lake, California.

Description: While not strictly a comedy, this horror-comedy about college graduates who contract a flesh-eating virus during a cabin getaway provides plenty of dark humor and campy moments.

Fact: Eli Roth, the director, was inspired by real-life events, including a story about a group of friends who got sick after a camping trip. The film was shot in North Carolina.

Description: A family embarks on a cross-country trip in an RV, leading to a series of comedic mishaps, including a run-in with a rival RV family.

Fact: Robin Williams, who plays the father, did many of his own stunts, including driving the RV. The film was shot in various locations across the United States.

Description: Two women, one from Los Angeles and one from England, swap homes for the holidays, leading to romantic and comedic encounters in their new environments.

Fact: The film was shot in both Los Angeles and England, showcasing the beauty of both locations. The house in England used for filming is now a popular tourist attraction.

Description: This meta-horror comedy follows a group of college students whose cabin getaway turns into a night of terror, orchestrated by a secret organization.

Fact: Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard wrote the script in just three days. The film features many easter eggs referencing classic horror movies.

Description: A suburbanite, convinced his new neighbors are part of a satanic cult, embarks on a comedic investigation with his friends, leading to chaos in their quiet neighborhood.

Fact: Tom Hanks improvised many of his lines, contributing to the film's quirky humor. The movie was filmed in Universal City, California.