31 Best Funny Horror Movies to Stream Right Now – Gore and Gags
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31 Hilarious Horror Comedies
There’s something extremely special about a movie that can make you jump out of your seat one minute and laugh your ass off the next. It takes an immense amount of talent to make a comedy horror movie that hits just right. Lean too much into the horror and you lose the laughs, focus too much on the comedy and it’s not scary. It’s a delicate balancing act.
Today, I’ve gone through some of my favourite funny scary movies to curate a list featuring 31 of the greatest horror comedies of all time. This list ranges from the absolute classics, right down to some less well known options that might have passed you by. We aren’t going to get too obscure here, though. The idea behind this list is that you should be able to jump on a range of different streaming services and find all of these films without too much trouble. Without further ado, let’s take a look.
| # | Movie Title | Origin | The Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Evil Dead II (1987) | USA | A masterpiece of kinetic, unhinged “Splatstick.” |
| 3 | One Cut of the Dead (2017) | Japan | Brilliant, meta, and surprisingly heartwarming. |
| 4 | Zombieland (2009) | USA | America’s star-studded answer to the zombie comedy. |
| 5 | What We Do in the Shadows (2014) | New Zealand | The funniest mockumentary since The Office. |
| 6 | Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010) | Canada | The smartest “wrong place, wrong time” horror ever. |
| 7 | Beetlejuice (1988) | USA | A surreal, gothic feast of camp and practical effects. |
| 8 | An American Werewolf in London (1981) | UK | Landmark effects paired with pitch-black humor. |
31. Black Sheep (2006) – Woolly Bully
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 5.8/10
- 🎬 Director: Jonathan King
- 🐑 Comedy Style: Ridiculous Creature Feature
The Knockout Verdict: A woolly bloodbath that takes its silliness with a straight face.
I remember this movie getting a lot of attention back on release but it seems to have faded a bit. That’s a shame because it’s a gory and utterly ridiculous film that’s a total blast. My favourite parts are when it suddenly takes itself extremely seriously to double down on the silliness.
Why It’s Here: It’s a New Zealand gem that proves any animal can be terrifying (and hilarious) if you give it an appetite for human flesh.
The Synopsis
Let’s kick things off with a New Zealand comedy horror gem where a genetic experiment goes wrong, resulting in a flock of bloodthirsty, carnivorous sheep.
30. Ick (2024) – Science Teachers and Alien Slime
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 4.9/10
- 🎬 Director: Joseph Kahn
- 🧪 Comedy Style: Gross-out Sci-Fi Horror
The Knockout Verdict: A bizarre and occasionally gross-out movie that thinks it’s cooler than it is.
I’m not going to lie, I don’t like this movie a whole lot but that won’t stop me slapping it on a list. It is, after all, a comedy horror and you could probably do a whole lot worse. It is occasionally funny, though, and good for watching with some popcorn. Check out our full review of Ick right here.
Why It’s Here: It’s here because even when a movie misses the mark slightly, it still offers enough bizarre science-fiction fun to be worth a watch.
The Synopsis
A former high school athlete turned science teacher finds himself in a battle to save the town from a disgusting alien life form.
29. Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) – Cotton Candy Cocoons
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.2/10
- 🎬 Directors: Stephen Chiodo
- 🤡 Comedy Style: 80s B-Movie Slapstick
The Knockout Verdict: A gloriously goofy B-movie with creative monster designs.
The title says it all, right? If you are looking for some outrageous 80’s horror laughs then look no further. This movie looked old even in the 80s which, ironically, has made it hold up very well. Tons of fun.
Why It’s Here: It’s here for the sheer absurdity of its premise and the iconic, ridiculous practical effects that remain legendary to this day.
The Synopsis
The story is simple: a small town is invaded by aliens who look exactly like crazed clowns and use circus-themed weapons to harvest humans.
28. Dead Snow (2009) – Ski Trips and Swastikas
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.3/10
- 🎬 Director: Tommy Wirkola
- 🧟 Comedy Style: Deadpan Gore-fest
The Knockout Verdict: Those Norwegians have a fantastic sense of deadpan humour.
It might not seem like it at first glance, but this is a uniquely comedic film. It’s an over-the-top gore-fest with a wicked sense of humour. Nazi zombies in the snow; need I say more?
Why It’s Here: It’s a perfect example of “splatter” comedy that doesn’t mind getting messy while keeping the jokes sharp.
The Synopsis
A group of medical students head out on a ski trip but find themselves in a struggle against a horde of Nazi zombies.
27. Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) – Terminally Online
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.3/10
- 🎬 Director: Halina Reijn
- 📱 Comedy Style: Vicious Social Satire
The Knockout Verdict: A brilliantly sharp, hilarious, and terminally online whodunnit.
The social satire is as vicious as the deaths but it seems to go right over some people’s heads. It’s poking fun at Gen Z, it’s supposed to be ironic. I absolutely love it. Check out our review right here.
Why It’s Here: It earns its spot for having an excellent twist that I actually didn’t see coming and its commitment to poking fun at Gen Z.
The Synopsis
A hurricane party turns deadly for a group of rich Gen Z friends after one ends up murdered by one of the guests.
26. Grabbers (2012) – Blind Drunk Survival
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.3/10
- 🎬 Director: Jon Wright
- 🍺 Comedy Style: Charming Irish Creature Feature
The Knockout Verdict: Genuinely charming and hilarious creature feature.
The unique approach to an otherwise formulaic horror topic sets up a bunch of laughs. To be perfectly honest, this feels like the type of horror movie that only Ireland could make.
Why It’s Here: It’s the perfect option when you just want to relax and chuckle at some serious horror silliness with a drink in hand.
The Synopsis
In this Irish creature feature, the only way to survive an alien invasion is to get blind drunk as the creatures are allergic to alcohol. What more do I need to say?
25. The Final Girls (2015) – Slasher Parody
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.5/10
- 🎬 Director: Todd Strauss-Schulson
- 🔪 Comedy Style: Meta-Slasher Homage
The Knockout Verdict: Lovingly parodies genre tropes while telling a touching story.
Don’t let the melancholy stuff fool you… This is legitimately hilarious in parts. It shows a ton of affection to the horror movies it lampoons while deftly handling the grieving process.
Why It’s Here: It belongs here for its surprising amount of heart and its brilliant “meta” take on being stuck inside a bad 80s horror movie.
The Synopsis
A woman is sucked into an 80s slasher movie where she has to team up with her late scream queen mother to overcome the killer.
24. Slither (2006) – Alien Slugs and James Gunn
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.8/10
- 🎬 Director: James Gunn
- 🐌 Comedy Style: Gross-out Creature Comedy
The Knockout Verdict: A loving tribute to 80s creature features and B-movies.
Before Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn brought us this gloriously gross alien slug movie. It’s a ton of fun with a lot more laughs than you might think and actual scares that land.
Why It’s Here: It’s essential viewing for fans of “gross-out” horror that doesn’t forget to actually be a well-written comedy.
The Synopsis
A small town is overrun by an alien plague that turns the residents into zombies and mutants.
23. Happy Death Day (2017) – Slasher Loops
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.6/10
- 🎬 Director: Christopher Landon
- 🎂 Comedy Style: High-Concept Slasher Whodunnit
The Knockout Verdict: Clever, charismatic, and far more fun than the premise suggests.
Groundhog Day meets slasher movie. It’s inventive and charismatic, anchored by a great performance from Jessica Rothe. Check out the review.
Why It’s Here: It proved that the “time loop” concept works perfectly for horror when you inject it with a bit of personality.
The Synopsis
A student is forced to live her death over and over in an attempt to find out who is killing her repeatedly. It’s Groundhog Day for the slasher generation.
22. Behind the Mask (2006) – Slasher Prep
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.7/10
- 🎬 Director: Scott Glosserman
- 📹 Comedy Style: Mockumentary Slasher Satire
The Knockout Verdict: Deconstructs slasher tropes before becoming one itself.
It’s all done with tongue placed firmly in cheek. I’m not going to lie, my fiancee didn’t enjoy this one but I thought it was a riot. While it may be a little divisive, I think it’s simply a lot of fun for people who know the “rules” of the horror genre.
Why It’s Here: It earns a spot for its “pre-Scream” level of self-awareness about the mechanics of being a slasher villain.
The Synopsis
A clever mockumentary following an aspiring slasher villain as he prepares for his big night of terror.
21. Housebound (2014) – Haunted House Arrest
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.7/10
- 🎬 Director: Gerard Johnstone
- 🏠 Comedy Style: Dry Haunted House Mystery
The Knockout Verdict: Clever twists and constant laughs from New Zealand.
New Zealand seriously punches above its weight. This haunted house comedy features one of the funniest toilet-related scenes in horror history. The twists are sharp and the laughs are constant.
Why It’s Here: It belongs here because it masterfully balances a legitimately intriguing mystery with pitch-perfect dry comedy.
The Synopsis
A woman under house arrest becomes convinced her childhood home is plagued by spooks.
20. Deadstream (2022) – Canceled and Possessed
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.5/10
- 🎬 Directors: Joseph and Vanessa Winter
- 🎥 Comedy Style: Influencer Satire / Splatstick
The Knockout Verdict: A perfect blend of modern influencer satire and Evil Dead-style mayhem.
Deadstream is like a haunted house exhibition at a fairground. Frantic, funny, and perfect for the modern era. Check out our review of Deadstream here.
Why It’s Here: It brings the found-footage concept kicking and screaming into the world of live-streaming and sponsors.
The Synopsis
Shawn Ruddy, a disgraced internet personality, tries to win back his followers (and sponsors) by live streaming a night in a haunted house.
19. Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) – The King and the Mummy
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.9/10
- 🎬 Director: Don Coscarelli
- 🤴 Comedy Style: Bizarre Indie Gem
The Knockout Verdict: As weird and wonderful as it sounds, and actually brilliant.
The crazy thing is that it handles the subject matter with serious care despite the nuttiness. Bruce Campbell is fantastic here. Well worth checking out.
Why It’s Here: It’s here because no other film features Elvis and JFK fighting a mummy in a retirement home and makes it actually work.
The Synopsis
An elderly Elvis Presley teams up with a man who thinks he’s JFK to fight a soul-sucking mummy in a retirement home.
18. Troll Hunter (2010) – Norwegian Fairytales
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.9/10
- 🎬 Director: André Øvredal
- 👹 Comedy Style: Found-Footage Fantasy Comedy
The Knockout Verdict: Epic, awe-inspiring, and surprisingly hilarious.
The deadpan Norwegian humour is on full display here. It’s a movie I love to recommend whenever I get the chance for its surprising laughs and world-building.
Why It’s Here: It earns a spot for taking ancient folklore and presenting it with a straight-faced, documentary-style wit.
The Synopsis
Students investigating bear poaching discover a mystery involving massive, government-managed trolls.
17. Ready or Not (2019) – Hide and Seek
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.9/10
- 🎬 Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett
- 🏹 Comedy Style: Self-Aware Slasher Satire
The Knockout Verdict: Massively self-aware and legitimately hilarious.
It deconstructs horror tropes and rebuilds them with a comedic twist. The cat and mouse stuff is actually genuinely gripping. Check the review.
Why It’s Here: It’s a ton of fun that balances high stakes with sharp, dark humor about the “one percent.”
The Synopsis
A bride’s wedding night takes a turn when she’s forced to play hide-and-seek with her wealthy, murderous in-laws.
16. The Cabin in the Woods (2011) – Genre Deconstruction
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.0/10
- 🎬 Director: Drew Goddard
- 🪵 Comedy Style: High-Concept Meta Horror
The Knockout Verdict: A celebration, deconstruction, and loving tribute to the genre.
It features plenty of sharp laughs and surprises. It’s best to go in knowing nothing; the direction it goes in is genuinely shocking. Full disclosure, I didn’t enjoy nearly as much as a lot of people but it is a modern classic for a reason.
Why It’s Here: It’s essential for fans who love horror “meta-puzzles” and want to see every monster under the sun in one film.
The Synopsis
Friends head to a cabin for a getaway but find themselves in the middle of a sinister, orchestrated experiment.
15. The Frighteners (1996) – Conmen and Demons
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.1/10
- 🎬 Director: Peter Jackson
- 👻 Comedy Style: Chaotic Supernatural Comedy
The Knockout Verdict: A chaotic, inventive, and underrated gem from New Zealand.
Pre-Lord of the Rings Peter Jackson delivers an inventive gem. It sometimes gets lost in the modern era, but Michael J. Fox is great here. I suppose some might not consider it a horror but it does have a few scares.
Why It’s Here: It earns its spot for its frenetic energy and for showing that horror-comedy can be massive in scale.
The Synopsis
A psychic investigator who cons people with ghosts must stop a demonic entity appearing in town.
14. Fright Night (1985) – Vampire Neighbours
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.1/10
- 🎬 Director: Tom Holland
- 🧛 Comedy Style: Campy 80s Vampire Comedy
The Knockout Verdict: Wickedly funny, frequently clever, and full of 80s cheese.
A perfect blend of brilliant performances and camp brilliance. It was brave enough to take a side-step from slasher popularity and revisit an era where werewolves and vampires ruled. Review right here.
Why It’s Here: It’s the definitive 80s vampire comedy, featuring incredible practical effects and Roddy McDowall’s best performance.
The Synopsis
A teenager discovers his neighbor is a vampire and enlists a washed-up TV horror host to help him stop the monster.
13. The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001) – Claymation and Singalongs
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.0/10
- 🎬 Director: Takashi Miike
- 🎤 Comedy Style: Surreal Musical Horror
The Knockout Verdict: Brilliantly surreal and absolutely mental, to put it bluntly.
This combines claymation, singalong musicals, and dark comedy. It’s uniquely Japanese kookiness and utterly hilarious. Just align your expectations before watching. Check out our review of The Happiness of the Katakuris right here.
Why It’s Here: It earns a spot for being one of the most creatively “insane” films ever made. It’s a true one-of-a-kind experience.
The Synopsis
A family runs a guesthouse where patrons keep dying. To avoid ruin, they secretly bury the bodies in musical fashion.
12. Re-Animator (1985) – Lovecraftian Looney Tunes
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.2/10
- 🎬 Director: Stuart Gordon
- 💉 Comedy Style: Goopy Splatter Comedy
The Knockout Verdict: H.P. Lovecraft by way of a madcap, farcical cartoon.
Jeffrey Combs gives an all-time great performance. Goopy, gory, and outrageously funny. Some still consider this the greatest horror comedy of all time. I’ll let you decide.
Why It’s Here: It’s a foundational example of 80s “splatstick” that balances genuinely gross effects with hilarious, unhinged energy.
The Synopsis
An odd scientist becomes obsessed with reanimating dead tissue with a glowing green serum.
11. The Coffee Table (2022) – Unbearable Anti-Comedy
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.7/10
- 🎬 Director: Caye Casas
- 🛋️ Comedy Style: Pitch-Black Anti-Comedy
The Knockout Verdict: Bleak and pitch-black. Do not watch this lightly.
The definition of “anti-comedy.” It’ll make you laugh, but you won’t feel good about yourself after. The humor is so bleak it might leave you in tatters. It’s frequently cited as one of the most disturbing horror movies of recent years but in a way that you might not see coming. Read our full review of The Coffee Table right here.
Why It’s Here: It’s here for fans who want the most extreme end of gallows humor possible in a movie.
The Synopsis
A Spanish film about a couple whose purchase of an ugly coffee table leads to an absolutely horrifying situation.
10. Gremlins (1984) – Anarchic Monster Mayhem
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.3/10
- 🎬 Director: Joe Dante
- 🎄 Comedy Style: Holiday Creature Chaos
The Knockout Verdict: The ultimate gateway horror-comedy that adults still love.
Gizmo is adorable, the humour comes in spades, and the horror is light enough for kids but still punchy. It’s the movie that lead to the creation of the PG-13 rating. Review of Gremlins right here.
Why It’s Here: It’s a perfect introduction to the genre that never holds back on the laughs or the monster mayhem.
The Synopsis
A young man unleashes a horde of gremlins on his town after failing to follow three simple rules for his pet Mogwai.
9. Companion (2025) – Darkly Comedic Thriller
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 6.8/10
- 🎬 Director: Drew Hancock
- 🤝 Comedy Style: Subtle Psychological Comedy
The Knockout Verdict: Darkly comedic thriller with loads of horror-lite stuff.
It’s never in your face with the humour, handling the laughs with a deft subtlety. Sophie Thatcher is fantastic and the entire cast gels in a way that keeps the chuckles coming throughout. Check out our review of Companion right here.
Why It’s Here: It earns a spot for its fresh, modern wit and its ability to keep the viewer guessing through its dark humor.
The Synopsis
A woman heads to the countryside for a weekend but discovers a side of herself she never knew existed through a harrowing situation.
8. An American Werewolf in London (1981) – Walking Tours
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.5/10
- 🎬 Director: John Landis
- 🌕 Comedy Style: Pitch-Black Buddy Comedy
The Knockout Verdict: Landmark film where body horror is terrifying and humour is pitch black.
Part monster horror, part buddy comedy. You will probably be surprised by how much you laugh even during the legendary transformation that, honestly, look a bit shit nowadays.
Why It’s Here: It’s the gold standard for werewolf cinema, proving that legitimate terror and gallows humor can sit side-by-side.
The Synopsis
Two American students taking a walking tour of the UK are attacked by a werewolf on the moors.
7. Beetlejuice (1988) – Bio-Exorcists
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.5/10
- 🎬 Director: Tim Burton
- 👻 Comedy Style: Gothic Surrealist Slapstick
The Knockout Verdict: A visual feast packed with iconic performances.
Hokey practical effects, Michael Keaton’s legendary performance, and a perfect option for light laughs. It’s held up well apart from a controversial cast member and is still funny to this day. Beetlejuice review.
Why It’s Here: It’s a perfect, spooky classic that defined Tim Burton’s aesthetic and remains infinitely quotable.
The Synopsis
Ghosts enlist a bio-exorcist to get rid of the obnoxious humans that have occupied their home.
6. Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010) – Hillbillies and Misunderstandings
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.5/10
- 🎬 Director: Eli Craig
- 🪵 Comedy Style: Slasher Subversion Comedy
The Knockout Verdict: Hilarious and surprisingly sweet story that subverts expectations.
It goes out of its way to flip the script on horror expectations. It’s charming, hilarious, and acts as a loving tribute to the genre.
Why It’s Here: It earned its spot for being potentially the smartest and most likable “wrong place, wrong time” horror ever made. It will charm you far more than you might think.
The Synopsis
Two well-meaning hillbillies are mistaken for homicidal maniacs by a group of vacationing college kids.
5. What We Do in the Shadows (2014) – Vampire Flatmates
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.6/10
- 🎬 Directors: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi
- 🧛 Comedy Style: Supernatural Mockumentary
The Knockout Verdict: A mockumentary masterpiece that’s essentially a comedy horror version of The Office.
Dialogue is almost entirely improvised. It’s an enduring testament to how well the mockumentary format can work for horror. Even when that format is applied with a comedy leaning. Oh, it was turned into a hit series, as well.
Why It’s Here: It’s a huge achievement that’s absolutely hilarious, defining the “modern vampire” comedy for an entire generation.
The Synopsis
Four vampire flatmates struggle with everyday life chores, nightclub entry, and werewolves in modern-day New Zealand.
4. Zombieland (2009) – Road Trip Rules
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.6/10
- 🎬 Director: Ruben Fleischer
- 🧟 Comedy Style: High-Budget Action Comedy
The Knockout Verdict: Packed with famous faces and hilarious set pieces.
It features a legendary cameo from Bill Murray and the laughs don’t stop from beginning to end. It’s America’s answer to Shaun of the Dead. Honestly, I am not a huge fan of it but it is extremely well regarded.
Why It’s Here: It would be negligent not to include it… It’s among the most well loved, most high-energy horror comedies ever made.
The Synopsis
An unlikely group teams up on a road trip across a zombie-infested America, following a strict set of survival rules.
3. One Cut of the Dead (2017) – Persistence of Vision
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.6/10
- 🎬 Director: Shin’ichirô Ueda
- 🧟 Comedy Style: Heartwarming Meta-Zombies
The Knockout Verdict: A brilliant, hilarious, and heartwarming twist.
Opening stanza is a bit dull but you have to stick with it because the payoff is legendary. Easily my favourite zombie horror of all time. Whatever you do, avoid the trailer and go in blind.Check out our full review of One Cut of the Dead here.
Why It’s Here: It belongs here for its ingenuity and the sheer joy it brings to anyone who sticks with it to the end.
The Synopsis
Movie makers head to an abandoned facility to make a zombie film, only for the lines between fiction and reality to blur in a brilliant way.
2. Evil Dead II (1987) – Kinetic Splatstick
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.7/10
- 🎬 Director: Sam Raimi
- 🪓 Comedy Style: Kinetic “Splatstick” Chaos
The Knockout Verdict: A masterpiece of kinetic energy and Three Stooges-style comedy.
I opted for the second film because I think it is a serious improvement on the original. Ash fighting off monsters with his Boomstick balances gruesome horror with physical comedy perfectly. Evil Dead II Review.
Why It’s Here: It’s the “Splatstick” bible. No other movie has ever quite captured the unhinged, creative madness Raimi found in that cabin.
The Synopsis
Ash Williams battles a horde of demons in a remote cabin using a chainsaw hand and a shotgun.
1. Shaun of the Dead (2004) – The Gold Standard
- ⭐ IMDb Score: 7.9/10
- 🎬 Director: Edgar Wright
- 🍺 Comedy Style: The Ultimate Zom-Rom-Com
The Knockout Verdict: Smarter, funnier, and more heart than almost any other film.
Let’s be honest, it;s the gold standard when it comes to zom-coms and comedy horror in general. It hilariously lampoons the genre while paying loving tribute. It thoroughly deserves its flowers. Check out the review.
Why It’s Here: It raised the zombie genre from the dead and remains the benchmark for how to do horror-comedy with genuine heart.
The Synopsis
A man decides to turn his life around by winning back his ex, reconciling with his mum, and surviving a zombie apocalypse.
Final Thoughts
And that’s your lot! 31 movies that prove that horror doesn’t always have to be a total downer. Whether you’re looking for the slapstick “splatstick” of Evil Dead II, the sharp social barbs of Bodies Bodies Bodies, or the sheer, heart-filled brilliance of Shaun of the Dead, there is more than enough here to keep you entertained without needing to sleep with the lights on.
Horror comedy is easily one of the hardest genres to get right, but when it hits, it creates something truly special that you can return to year after year. Hopefully, you’ve found a few new favorites to add to your spooky month rotation or rediscovered a classic that you haven’t thought about in a while.
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🍿 Quick Picks: The Funniest Modern Scary Movies
The Absolute Gold Standard: Shaun of the Dead (2004)
If you only watch one movie on this list, make it this one. It is the perfect “zom-rom-com” that manages to be legitimately touching while delivering some of the smartest comedy in the genre. It’s an essential classic for a reason.
The Best Meta-Horror: One Cut of the Dead (2017)
A total game-changer from Japan. Don’t let the first 30 minutes fool you – stick with it for one of the most brilliant and heartwarming payoffs in horror history. It’s a love letter to film-making that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
The “Splatstick” King: Evil Dead II (1987)
For those who want their laughs with a side of absolute carnage. Sam Raimi’s masterpiece is a high-energy, unhinged journey that balances gruesome effects with physical comedy inspired by the Three Stooges. It’s pure, kinetic joy.
The Sharpest Satire: Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)
A mean-spirited and hilarious whodunnit for the digital age. It perfectly skewheads Gen Z tropes and “terminally online” culture while delivering a mystery that keeps you guessing until a truly fantastic final twist.
The Most Charming: Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010)
A brilliant subversion of the “killer hillbilly” trope. It’s a surprisingly sweet and consistently hilarious film that turns horror expectations upside down. It’s impossible not to root for these two well-meaning protagonists.
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