10 Horror Movies That Are As Funny As They Are Scary

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Many horror movies manage to perfectly combine humor with their moments of horror, often producing a movie that’s substantially more enjoyable for it.

Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Many horror movies manage to effectively infuse humor into their narrative, resulting in films that work both as comedies and scary stories. Comedy and horror are often achieved with surprisingly similar methods - typically through tension-building and perfect timing. As such, it is no surprise that some of the best horror movies of all time are also some of the funniest.

9 Bride Of Frankenstein James Whale's 1935 horror masterpiece, Bride of Frankenstein, is in many ways a spoof of Whale's 1931 original, Frankenstein. Bride of Frankenstein is equal parts science-fiction horror and camp comedy. It is filled with subtle humor and several comedic references to the original, all while maintaining its gothic tone and premise.

6 The Frighteners Peter Jackson's 1996 The Frighteners, received mixed reviews upon its release but is often cited as a perfect comedy horror movie. It is genuinely frightening as well as being genuinely funny. Michael J. Fox gives a particularly memorable performance as Frank Bannister - an architect who learns that he can communicate with ghosts.

 

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