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Comedy horror, also known as horror comedy, is a literary, television, and film genre that combines elements of comedy and horror fiction. Comedy horror has been described as able to be categorized under three types: "black comedy, parody and spoof." [1]
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At its core, comedy horror is a genre mashup that blends elements of humor with the traditional trappings of horror. It aims to elicit both laughs and screams from its audience, often using irony and satire to poke fun at horror conventions.
- Army of Darkness. Evil Dead 2 or Army of Darkness? Take your pick, they're both iconic, downright hilarious films from horror icon Sam Raimi. But for my money, Army of Darkness is easily one of the funniest movies of all time, which is why it nudged into this spot on the list.
- Re-Animator. If you love the otherworldly weirdness of H.P. Lovecraft but thought that dude should take himself a little less seriously sometimes, Re-Animator is the antidote you need.
- Killer Klowns From Outer Space. They are not actually clowns (or klowns) but they are from outer space. When a group of aliens land on earth, they just happen to resemble clowns and their earthly pleasures a little too much.
- Dead Alive. Before he transported audiences to Middle Earth, Peter Jackson made some of the weirdest, most wondrous genre films out there, and none more grotesque or hilarious than his 1992 slapstick splatter film, Dead Alive (aka Braindead).
'Jennifer's Body,' 'Ready or Not,' 'Get Out,' 'Velvet Buzzsaw,' 'One Cut of the Dead,' 'Scream,' and more of the best horror comedy movies.
Oct 3, 2023 · From ‘Evil Dead 2’ to ‘Jennifer’s Body,’ these are the best movies with equal amounts of scares and laughs you can stream on Amazon, HBO Max, Peacock, and beyond.
- Bethy Squires
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May 25, 2024 · Horror comedy is arguably at the height of its popularity and capabilities, with exciting new and creative films in the genre released throughout the year to audience acclaim. Indeed, these...
Nov 27, 2013 · Horror-comedy is a generic hybrid that deliberately provokes an emotional shift from terror, suspense, or dread to hilarity. In comedy-horror—its relative—a playful tone predominates, but it is undercut by horrific or startling events or effects.
