Yep, a movie that makes you laugh one minute and scream the next is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Films in this genre typically cover a broad range of emotions—from happiness to terror, with plenty of laughs in between. The rollercoaster of feelings you experience when watching a character flee from a horrific killer, only to outsmart him with a wise remark is the greatest thrill, but all these horror comedies have a little something for everyone, whether you’re a horror fanatic or not, here is a collection of some of the best horror comedies.
1. This Is The End (2013)
A group of celebrity comedians (Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson) attempt to survive the apocalypse as it strikes during a huge Hollywood party at James Franco’s house. Cameos from Rihanna, Emma Watson, and yes, the Backstreet Boys, makes it a celeb-fest like no other.
2. Jennifer’s Body (2009)
A high school cheerleader (Megan Fox) is demonically possessed and starts killing her thirsty male classmates, while her friend, Needy (Amanda Seyfriend) tries to stop to the bloodshed.
3. Gremlins (1984)
Tiny and cute creatures turn murderous monsters, wreaking havoc on a small town at Christmastime. Written by Chris Columbus, produced by Steven Spielberg, featuring genuinely horrific death scenes and a premise so ridiculous that it works. Gremlins!
4. Ghostbusters (1984)
The original ghostbusters stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson as supernatural exterminators who must save New York City from a spectral apocalypse. Filled with great jokes and bad CGI, it’s a classic for a reason. Who you gonna call?
5. Fright Night (1985)
Rarely is the remake of such a classic movie ever any good, but in this case, we were pleasantly surprised. The latest rendition of this OG vampire film is unexpectedly thrilling, and is stacked with talent including the late Anton Yelchin, David Tennent, Imogen Poots, and Colin Farrell.
6. Zombieland (2009)
The All-American zombie apocalypse film gets a hilarious update with this road-trip comedy that sees college student, Columbus heading back home to see if his family is still alive. Along the way he encounters a gun-toting badass, Tallahassee, and a pair of plucky sisters Wichita and little rock. Oh, and Bill Murray, too.
7. The cabin in the woods (2012)
This bait-and-switch directed by Drew Goddard begins as your typical horror flick: a group of unwitting college students go to a remote cabin in the middle of nowhere for a boozy, druggy, weekend getaway, where monsters of varying sorts are waiting to pluck them off one-by-one. But it has a postmodern twist, turning this slasher film into a hilarious horror film.
8. Shaun Of The Dead (2004)
The titular Shaun spends his mediocre days shuffling to and from work, playing video games with his best friend, and pining for his recently estranged girlfriend. But that humdrum life is instantly spun out of control when a zombie apocalypse takes over London, forcing him to action to protect his best friend, his mother, and the love of his life.
9. Goosebumps (2015 and 2018)
If the trailer starts with someone driving furiously, you know it’s going to be good. This dark horror comedy with Dylan Minette and Jack Black, based on the R. L. Stine’s children’s horror book series, is about townies that try to defeat the monsters that suddenly descend on their homes. There are monsters, romance, suspense, jack black, and lots of laughs.
10. Warm Bodies (2013)
If there were an award for cutest zombie movie, warm bodies would win. It’s the hilariously sweet story of a guy who becomes un-undead when he gets the hots for a human girl.
Social Media Heading And Catchphrase: Who wouldn’t want to both laugh and be scared in a movie at the same time? These movies will not just make you shout at the top of your lungs but will give you a barrel of laughs.
The rollercoaster of feelings you experience when watching a character flee from a horrific killer, only to outsmart him with a wise remark is the greatest thrill, but all these horror comedies have a little something for everyone, whether you’re a horror fanatic or not, here is a collection of some of the best horror comedies.
