16 best comedy horror movies ever made
As a horror and comedy enthusiast who has spent countless nights huddled under blankets while watching these spine-tingling, laugh-out-loud films, I must say that the selection you’ve provided is simply delightful!
While we love a good scary movie, sometimes we’re in the mood to watch something more funny than scary. Luckily, there are so many comedy horror flicks to choose from. Below, we shared some of the best comedy horror films ever made. These movies will appeal to horror fans who appreciate a good laugh.
The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
For streaming: I can catch it on Pluto TV and Freevee without spending a dime. If I want to own it or watch it at my convenience, I can find it for rental or purchase on various digital platforms.
When Frank, the manager of a medical supply warehouse, attempts to dazzle a new hire by displaying old military drums filled with a hazardous gas named Trioxin in the warehouse’s basement, he unintentionally triggers the gas release, resurrecting decomposed bodies as flesh-eating zombies. The ensuing pandemonium occurs as the ravenous zombies start attacking the living.
Beetlejuice (1988)
Where to watch: Max, available to rent or buy on digital platforms
One could say that Beetlejuice, released in the ’80s, is often considered one of the finest comedy horror films. The movie features Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin as a pair of deceased individuals who are now spirits, haunting their picturesque rural home which has been transformed by new inhabitants. Unhappy with these alterations, the ghostly couple seeks aid from the eccentric bio-exorcist Beetlejuice to frighten the intruders away.
Scary Movie (2000)
Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on digital platforms
“Parody Slasher Film ‘Scary Movie’ Mocks Iconic Horror Movies Like ‘Halloween’, ‘The Shining’, ‘Friday the 13th’, and ‘The Blair Witch Project’. However, its main targets for satire are ‘Scream’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’. The story revolves around a gang of sexually active teenagers who unintentionally kill a man in a car crash, conceal his body in a lake, and vow to never speak of the incident again. A year later, someone in a Ghostface mask starts stalking them.”
American Psycho (2000)
Where to watch: Plex for free, Netflix, available to rent or buy on digital platforms
In a different phrasing, the movie “American Psycho” features Christian Bale as a prosperous financier based in New York City who conceals his identity as a bloodthirsty sociopath. The ensemble cast includes Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto, Josh Lucas, Samantha Mathis, Matt Ross, Bill Sage, Chloë Sevigny, Cara Seymour, Justin Theroux, Guinevere Turner, and Reese Witherspoon, alongside Bale.
Zombieland (2009)
Where to watch: Netflix, available to rent or buy on digital platforms
In the haunting landscape of a post-apocalyptic United States teeming with the undead, I find myself drawn to the thrilling journey depicted in “Zombieland”. As a survivor alongside Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin, we band together on a perilous cross-country road trip, seeking refuge from the relentless horde of zombies. Our destination: a sanctuary untouched by the undead menace.
Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on digital platforms
In this rephrased version, let’s focus on maintaining the original meaning while making it easier to understand:
The Final Girls (2015)
Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on digital platforms
As a die-hard fan of ’80s slasher movies, I found “The Final Girls” to be an absolutely thrilling ride that perfectly combines humor and horror. Having grown up watching these iconic films, I could instantly connect with the group of friends who find themselves mysteriously transported into one such movie. The suspenseful scenes where they fight off the film’s villain, Billy Murphy, had me on the edge of my seat, while the self-aware humor added a fun twist to the classic slasher formula. Overall, “The Final Girls” was an engaging and entertaining experience that I highly recommend for anyone who loves a good horror flick with a dash of nostalgia.
Freaky (2020)
Where to watch: Peacock for free, available to rent or buy on digital platforms
In a unique twist on the popular “body-swap” theme, the movie “Freaky” presents a situation where a timid 17-year-old and a relentless serial killer inexplicably trade bodies after the latter stabs the girl with a magical knife. The teenager realizes that she has just one day to undo this exchange, or else it could become permanent.
Here are eight more comedy horror movies that will entertain you with their comedic elements:
- Happy Death Day (2017) – Available to rent or buy on digital platforms
- Ready or Not (2019) – Available to rent or buy on digital platforms
- Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) – Netflix, Paramount+, available to rent or buy on digital platforms
- The Blackening (2022) – Starz, available to rent or buy on digital platforms
- M3GAN (2022) – Peacock, available to rent or buy on digital platforms
- Totally Killer (2023) – Amazon Prime Video
- Lisa Frankenstein (2024) – Amazon Prime Video, available to rent or buy on digital platforms
- Abigail (2024) – Available to rent or buy on digital platforms
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