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8 Horror Comedies for When You Need a Laugh AND a Scare

Published by Likewise | Jan 15, 2025Explore a quirky blend of chills and chuckles with this roundup of the best horror comedies to watch this season.

The genre of horror comedies has a unique charm that irresistibly draws viewers into a world where laughter and frights coexist. As the curtain rises on a slew of amusing monstrosities this year, it’s the perfect time to dive into some entertaining flicks that keep you chuckling while raising the hair on the back of your neck. From haunted houses to evil entities, let's delve into eight must-watch horror comedies that blend the macabre with a hearty dose of humor.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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Release Date: September 4, 2024 | Average Rating: 4.1

In this hilarious sequel, after a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River, recalling fond memories and unresolved spirits. Life takes a chaotic turn when Lydia's teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens a portal to the Afterlife, leading to a web of spooky encounters and riotous situations that bring back the beloved character, Betelgeuse, with antics that promise both laughter and shrieks. Watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Y2K

Y2K
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Release Date: December 6, 2024 | Average Rating: 3.3

As the millennium draws near, two high school nobodies decide to ditch their dull lives and crash the final celebration of the '90s. What they expect to be a simple party spirals into a night of unforgettable craziness when the clock strikes midnight, and the world teeters on the edge of chaos—all while providing a comical reflection on teen aspirations and fears. Watch Y2K.

Your Monster

Your Monster
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Release Date: October 25, 2024 | Average Rating: 3.8

This film presents a captivating story about Laura Franco, a soft-spoken actress who finds her true voice when she encounters a peculiar monster living in her closet. Merging elements of both terror and hilarity, “Your Monster” showcases the importance of self-acceptance and the unexpected friendships that can arise in the most terrifying circumstances. Watch Your Monster.

Stree 2

Stree 2
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Release Date: August 15, 2024 | Average Rating: 4.3

In this exciting continuation of the popular franchise, the town of Chanderi finds itself haunted once more, this time plagued by mysterious disappearances at the hands of a headless entity. With humor interspersed among the horror, Vicky and his friends return to face spine-chilling situations—and they must rally together to save their town and loved ones from despair. Watch Stree 2.

Get Away

Get Away
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Release Date: December 6, 2024 | Average Rating: 5

Taking a family vacation to an isolated island sounds like the perfect escape—until you realize the island is the hunting ground of a serial killer. “Get Away” combines gripping tension with dark humor as the family fights for survival in hysterical circumstances and proves that sometimes a vacation can take a deadly turn. Watch Get Away.

The Mouse Trap

The Mouse Trap
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Release Date: August 23, 2024 | Average Rating: 1.5

In a scenario that spirals into absurdity, Alex’s 21st birthday goes awry when she’s stuck at an amusement arcade late at night. Her friends, trying to surprise her, inadvertently become targets of a masked killer dressed as Mickey Mouse, leading to a hilariously terrifying game of survival. Watch The Mouse Trap.

We Are Zombies

We Are Zombies
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Release Date: July 17, 2024 | Average Rating: Not Available

This illustrious take on the zombie genre shifts focus from the undead to “LIVING-IMPAIRED,” aka non-cannibal zombies. In a city overtaken by these quirky zombies, three slackers must battle petty criminals and a corporate villain to rescue their kidnapped grandma, leading to a raucous adventure filled with comedic antics and thrilling misadventures. Watch We Are Zombies.

Rumours

Rumours
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Release Date: October 18, 2024 | Average Rating: 4

As the world leaders head to the annual G7 summit, their journey takes a detour when they become lost in a forest. Together, they must confront absurd challenges and navigate through comedic disasters while trying to draft a statement addressing a global crisis, combining socio-political satire with humor that resonates universally. Watch Rumours.

Whether you’re in the mood for an amusing ghost story or a twisted tale about unexpected encounters, these horror comedies are bound to entertain and give you a good scare while eliciting laughter. So grab some popcorn, gather your friends, and get ready for a viewing experience that blends thrills and giggles seamlessly. In the end, these films prove that laughter might just be the best antidote to fear.

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