Terrifyingly Hilarious Horror Comedies
Terrifyingly Hilarious Horror Comedies
Updated on October 25, 2022 15:41 PM by Anna P
There are various subgenres that fall under the umbrella term "horror," including "supernatural," "slasher," and "thriller." However, horror humour is a subgenre that isn't given enough attention too frequently. It's too bad, because comedies and horror flicks often complement each other very nicely. People who want to celebrate Halloween but don't particularly enjoy being afraid, at least not to a significant degree, will find these horror comedies to be an excellent choice.
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Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright took their successful television carers in the United Kingdom and brought them to the big screen with the film Shaun of the Dead. The film depicts the narrative of Shaun, a man who, despite an epidemic of zombies, endeavours to win back his ex-girlfriend. The title of the film is a play on the name of the iconic zombie film Dawn of the Dead. In addition to being a humorous comedy, the film also stands out as an excellent example of its genre. The outcome is both humorous and disturbing, and at times it even manages to be a little bit heartbreaking.Add Block
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
An American Werewolf in London is a gloomy comedy that tells the story of an American named David who is travelling around England on his own when he is attacked by a werewolf and becomes cursed as a result of the incident. David finds that he is tormented by his friend Jack, who was also slain during the attack, after waking up in a hospital almost a month after the incident. Jack passed away during the attack. David's interactions with Jack and the ghosts of his other victims provide some very dark humour to the horrible story, despite the fact that the film has certain moments that are quite terrifying, such as a wolf transition that appears to be excruciatingly painful.
Get Out (2017)
The fact that so much of it seems so real lends a horrifying quality to the film Get Out, which is also what gives it its darkly comedic quality. We have all encountered performative allies whose motives are less than pure, whether it be jokes like Rose's father saying he'd vote for Barack Obama for a third term or being told that Black is "in trend." Both of these examples are common. Even though he plays it down a touch, Jordan Peele has created a modern masterpiece with Get Out because he strikes the ideal mix between realistic dread and humour and exaggerated horror.
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The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Certain conventions are frequently used in horror films. The comedy that results from The Cabin in the Woods' use of all of these cliches is priceless. A group of college students decide to spend the weekend in the woods at a cabin, only to discover that there are monsters hiding around every single corner of the cabin. The plot takes some unexpected and completely unexpected turns, and it turns out that the cabin is much more than it seems to be at first glance. But it's reasonable to say that lovers of horror movies will find a lot to laugh at in this movie. Fans of this movie advise that it shouldn't be watched with any spoilers, but it's safe to say that this movie has a lot of funny moments.Add Block
What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Before Taika Waititi made Thor one of the funniest members of the Avengers, he and Jemaine Clement collaborated on the film What We Do in the Shadows (which eventually spawned an amazing spinoff TV show of the same name). The movie is a parody of the documentary genre, and it follows a coven of vampires living in modern times in a neighborhood close to Wellington, which is the capital of New Zealand. Vampires have been around for hundreds of years, therefore it is only natural that they have difficulty adjusting to the modern environment. It has come to our attention that it can be exceedingly challenging for a vampire who desires to maintain a clean environment to find victims from which they can feed.
Fresh (2022)
Any man who doesn't realize how terrible it can be to simply exist as a woman needs to watch the Netflix series Fresh. It should be required viewing. Daisy Edgar-Jones is the perfect combination of being afraid, vulnerable, and powerful, whilst Sebastian Stan is the perfect combo of being charmingly evil. This one is not for those easily disturbed because it contains some graphic violence, but everything about it, from the pacing (the first act arrives, very skillfully, even before the opening titles), to the dialogue, gets it exactly right.Add Block
Teeth (2007)
In the film Teeth, Jess Weixler plays the role of Dawn, a teenage girl who suffers from vaginal dentata, which is exactly what it sounds like. In a similar vein as Fresh, the film from 2007 demonstrates how frequently women are placed in precarious and dangerous circumstances. Additionally, it makes fun of slut-shaming while avoiding making light of sexual assault or abuse. Consider it the ultimate story of vengeance for those who have survived.
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Ready or Not (2019)
It is always a tough time for newlywed couples to integrate their families, but this is more true when the family in question is likely composed of a number of people who worship the devil. In the film Ready or Not, Samara Weaving plays the role of Grace, a bride who is compelled to spend her wedding night participating in a dangerous game of hide-and-seek. The fact that the members of the wealthy family discover that they are bad at hunting and killing a human being owing to their total lack of actual aptitude or competence is the source of a significant portion of the film's comedic value.
Goosebumps (2015)
Goosebumps is the name of a series of children's horror books that were written by R.L. Stine and were extremely well-liked during the 1990s. It was always going to be a challenging undertaking to convert the franchise into a movie due to the fact that each book in the series featured a different story that was independent to the previous books in the series. This film, which is being led by Jack Black and focuses on the Goosebumps franchise as a whole, is not an adaptation of a single story. Black plays the role of Stine, the protagonist of the show, who has retreated to a little village in Delaware. It seems that when he writes about them, the creatures he utilises in his stories end up existing in the actual world. When people find out about his secret, they let all sorts of odd monsters loose on the town, including evil lawn gnomes, evil dolls, and other bizarre creatures that cause comic mayhem.Add Block
Death Becomes Her (1992)
In this gloomy comedy, Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn play two elderly adversaries who stumble across the key to eternal life. They immediately learn, to their regret, that remaining alive does not come without its drawbacks. Robert Zemeckis, the film's director, has a lot of fun playing with this idea by having the two immortal (but not indestructible) women engage in a series of brutal battles with each other. As a reconstructive mortician that the two women rely on to restore the damage to their undead bodies (and over whose affections they dispute), Bruce Willis also stars in the film, which results in some genuinely stunning special effects and humorous banter between the characters.
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Evil Dead 2 (1987)
The Evil Dead, which was Sam Raimi's first feature film, was a low-budget horror film that, for the most part, took itself seriously. However, when it came time to produce the sequel, Raimi opted to make it an utterly ridiculous and slapstick comedy instead. Ash, the sole survivor from the events of the first film, is played once again by Bruce Campbell. Unluckily for him, the evil that lurks in the woods is still awake and has its sights set on stealing his soul. It turns out that the majority of the film consists of Campbell pratfalling alone himself in a cabin, and it really makes for a fairly entertaining movie.
Jennifer's Body (2009)
It wasn't until Megan Fox made a cameo appearance on New Girl playing the role of Regan that a lot of people became aware of how amusing she can be. Those of us, however, who witnessed her performance in Jennifer's Body back in 2009 understood that she was in on the joke the whole time. A local band, featuring a beautifully on-the-nose performance by Adam Brody, mistakes Jennifer for a virgin and offers her as a sacrifice to Satan. The band is unaware that Jennifer is not a virgin. After that, Jennifer becomes an actual maneater rather than a figurative one, and all the while, her "Needy" buddy, played by Amanda Seyfried, is scrambling to pick up the pieces and escape disaster.Add Block
Krampus (2015)
Santa Claus is a well-known figure, but until very recently, the majority of people in the United States were unaware of his sinister counterpart. At Christmas, Krampus torments naughty children by taking away their presents, rather than thanking them for being nice. This particular punishment is letting monsters loose on the offender's friends and family members, as an aside. The film Krampus follows the lives of the Engel family, who are attempting to maintain their sanity throughout the holiday season. The kids get into a disagreement, which results in one of them ripping up his letter to Santa, and soon after that, the family finds themselves under attack by a variety of creatures with a festive theme.
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (1986)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is an authentic and low-budget horror film that tells the story of a group of teenagers who are travelling across Texas and come across a family of cannibals. Many horror enthusiasts regard this film as a classic because it was the first to feature the character Leatherface. Tobe Hooper, the director of the movie, decided to make a comedy as the sequel despite the fact that the movie undoubtedly left the option open for a second instalment. In this movie, Dennis Hopper plays a former Texas Ranger who seeks revenge for the death of his nephew by tracking down and killing a family of cannibals. The ranger played by Hopper comes to the conclusion that in order to defeat a murderer who is armed with a chainsaw, he, too, must become proficient in its use as a weapon. This leads to a humorous sequence in which he performs his chainsaw skills in front of a salesman who is very perplexed about what he is doing.
Piranha 3D (2010)
Spring break can be a nightmare for municipalities that rely heavily on tourism. There is nothing more terrifying than a swarm of inebriated and sexually excited college kids descended upon an otherwise peaceful beach. That is, with the notable exception of a genuine horde of prehistoric piranhas. Not too much time had passed between the release of Avatar before the release of the 3D film Piranha 3D. In contrast to the movie directed by James Cameron, Piranha does not make any attempt to create visually immersive environments in order to wow its audience. Instead, it does nothing but have a good time by repeatedly hurling three-dimensional fish with teeth and the people they have devoured at the audience.Add Block
Ghostbusters (1984)
Together with real-life believer Dan Aykroyd as Ray, the inimitable Harold Ramis as brainiac Egon, Ernie Hudson as working-class hero Winston, Annie Potts' sassy Janine, and Sigourney Weaver as the wise and poised Dana Barrett, the cast is magical enough to elevate some at times crude humour to make Ghostbusters (1984) a classic. Bill Murray is an absolute creep as Peter Venkman, and when combined In addition to that, who doesn't adore marshmallows?
Ghostbusters (2016)
The performances are a significant contributing factor to the success of Ghostbusters (2016). Leslie Jones gives a performance that is criminally underrated, Melissa McCarthy is great as expected, Chris Hemsworth is hilarious as the dimwitted secretary, and the opening scene featuring Zach Woods was a fantastic introduction to the film as a whole. Despite the fact that the story may seem a bit underdeveloped and relatively low-stakes at times, Leslie Jones gives a performance that is criminally underrated. If you were fortunate enough to see it in a 3D showing, it felt like the ghosts were coming straight at you, which made for a particularly pleasurable experience while you were in the theatre. Ghostbusters (2016) is also one of the best examples of the use of 3D technology in movies.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Ghostbusters: Afterlife avoids being overly sentimental or wistful in comparison to the original thanks in large part to Paul Rudd's timeless appeal. The movie is sweeter than scary because it focuses on family, whether by birth or by choice and because it pays moving tribute to Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis). However, there is just enough silliness (and Easter eggs!) in the movie to prevent it from going overboard into the territory of being overly saccharine.Add Block
Young Frankenstein (1974)
Mel Brooks is a prime example of the genre known as parody. Young Frankenstein, which he directed in 1974, was his first attempt at a remake of a famous monster movie. Dr. Frederick Frankenstein wants to distance himself as far as possible from the name and legacy of his family, going so far as to insist that his name should be pronounced "Fronk-en-steen." However, upon arriving back at the castle that belonged to his family in Transylvania, he realizes that he, too, possesses the ability to bring the dead back to life. However, the creature that he makes is not so much a monster as it is an idiot that is unable to recall the lyrics to "Puttin' on the Ritz."Add Block
Beetlejuice (1988)
What happens when we die? The afterlife, as shown in this film by Tim Burton, consists of "paperwork and rule books" rather than the traditional concepts of "heaven" and "hell." In the role of a recently deceased couple, played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis, respectively, who are entrusted with haunting their previous residence, Beetlejuice, played by the infallible Michael Keaton, is called upon by the couple in the film when the new owners prove to be too much for them to handle. Beetlejuice is a bio-exorcist (he gets rid of the living). As it turns out, this decision was a mistake because Beetlejuice causes more problems than the living do.
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Zombieland (2009)
Zombieland features a fantastic cast—Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, and Jesse Eisenberg all amusing and charming together—along with a script that packs as much of a punch as it does laughter. The end of the world is made to seem less terrifying by a number of factors, including Christopher Columbus' guidelines for surviving the apocalypse, that cameo, and the general apocalyptic banter.Add Block
Warm Bodies (2013)
The story of Romeo and Juliet is basically retold in Warm Bodies, but with zombies in place of the fighting families. And it works. Nicholas Hoult plays the role of "R," a zombie who is virtually able to communicate with others and stays "alive" by devouring the brains of his victims and absorbing their memories. When he comes face to face with Julie, played by Teresa Palmer, he experiences a sensation that he hasn't had in the roughly eight years since he turned 21. Even though there are a lot of obstacles in the way of this couple's happiness together, such as R being shot by her boyfriend and, you know, the challenges that come with with being undead, the underlying message is still the same: a life without love is, well, unnatural.Add Block
American Psycho (2000)
This is one videotape that you won't want to give back under any circumstances. In the role of Patrick Bateman, Christian Bale kills, both literally and figuratively, with the help of a supporting ensemble that includes Reese Witherspoon, Jared Leto, Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, and Chloe Sevigny. American Psycho is a scary yet raucous send-up of yuppie culture, greed, and narcissism. From committing murders to the music of Huey Lewis and the News to going on rampages over business cards and dinner reservations, the film explores all of these themes.
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Slither (2006)
Slither is James Gunn's way of paying homage to the classic science fiction horror films that came before it; in fact, one of the characters in the film is named after one of Kurt Russell's characters from The Thing and Big Trouble in Little China. Michael Rooker, who has worked extensively with Gunn on previous projects, as well as Jenna Fischer, who plays Pam Beesly on The Office, and Elizabeth Banks also appear in the film.
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In the film Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, we learn what happens when you put together a group of clumsy hillbillies, some pretentious college students, and some law enforcement officials who believe urban legends. The confusion leads to a lot of violence, yet the amount of laughter far outweighs the number of deaths.
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It's possible that the first Scream won't strike you as humorous if you're not a fan of horror films, but those who enjoy old-school slasher movies will find it hilarious. The film is as witty and self-referential from the very first scene, which features a doomed Drew Barrymore, and it manages to be both scary and funny at the same time.