Funniest Horror Movies That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud

Funny horror works best when the threat feels real enough to matter, but the jokes hit harder than the screams.

This list focuses on laugh-first movies where comedy dominates the experience, not just occasional jokes sprinkled into scares. These are the best horror comedies that keep you chuckling while still delivering a spooky vibe.

We ranked these movies by comedy density, crowd energy, and rewatchability. If you want horror movies that are funny, these picks will keep you entertained and laughing out loud.

For more horror recommendations, check out our lists of Best Horror Movies, Scariest Horror Movies, and Essential Horror Movies

What Counts as the Funniest Horror Movies?

A movie qualifies here when humor is the engine, not a side dish.

You are in if:

• The comedy is baked into the premise and character choices.

• The funniest moments happen during danger, not in downtime.

• The movie stays entertaining even when you know every beat.

  
  

Common comedy styles you will see in the list:

• Deadpan: dry, understated delivery

• Parody: mocking horror tropes on purpose

• Splatter comedy: exaggerated gore played for laughs

• Satire: horror used to roast people, systems, or culture

• Monster hijinks: creature chaos with playful rules

Funniest Horror Movies Ranked

1. Shaun of the Dead

Runtime: 99 min

Director: Edgar Wright

Writer: Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright

Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield

The gold standard for “funny and still a real movie.” It blends zombie survival with painfully relatable life rot, then makes the character growth feel earned.

Why it’s funny: Precision timing, character-based jokes, endless quotable bits.

2. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil

Runtime: 89 min

Director: Eli Craig

Writer: Eli Craig, Morgan Jurgenson

Stars: Tyler Labine, Alan Tudyk, Katrina Bowden

A brilliant reversal of the backwoods slasher template where misunderstandings stack into escalating disasters. The comedy is clean, the violence is absurd, and the heart is real.

Why it’s funny: Every scene pays off a setup, and the characters stay lovable.

3. What We Do in the Shadows

Runtime: 85 min

Director: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi

Writer: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi

Stars: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Jonathan Brugh, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Stu Rutherford

A vampire roommate mockumentary that lives on deadpan delivery and petty immortality problems. It never strains for jokes, it just lets the premise do the work.

Why it’s funny: Dry observations, ridiculous rules, constant character friction.

4. The Cabin in the Woods

Runtime: 95 min

Director: Drew Goddard

Writer: Joss Whedon

Stars: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams

A genre machine that turns horror clichés into a controlled experiment. It is smart, fast, and loaded with “oh, that’s what this always was” jokes.

Why it’s funny: Meta satire that still respects horror mechanics.

5. Evil Dead 2

Runtime: 84 min

Director: Sam Raimi

Writer: Sam Raimi, Scott Spiegel

Stars: Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks, Kassie Wesley DePaiva

The blueprint for splatter slapstick. It is frantic, physical, and gleefully unhinged, with horror visuals that look intense while the comedy keeps detonating.

Why it’s funny: Peak physical comedy wrapped in demon chaos.

6. Re-Animator

Runtime: 86 min

Director: Stuart Gordon

Writer: Dennis Paoli, William J. Norris, Stuart Gordon

Stars: Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Bruce Abbott

Mad science, nasty choices, and cult-movie audacity. It is one of the best “too far on purpose” horror comedies ever made.

Why it’s funny: Dark humor with shameless escalation.

7. The Return of the Living Dead

Runtime: 91 min

Director: Dan O’Bannon

Writer: Dan O’Bannon

Stars: Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews, Beverly Randolph

Punk energy, iconic one-liners, and zombies that feel mean. It is loud, fast, and built to play with a crowd.

Why it’s funny: High-energy chaos and nonstop quotability.

8. Zombieland

Runtime: 88 min

Director: Ruben Fleischer

Writer: Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick

Stars: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin

Road-trip rules comedy inside a zombie apocalypse. The cast chemistry is the engine, and the pacing keeps it rewatchable.

Why it’s funny: Snappy banter, strong character contrast, crowd-pleasing set pieces.

9. Deadstream

Runtime: 88 min

Director: Joseph Winter, Vanessa Winter

Writer: Joseph Winter, Vanessa Winter

Stars: Joseph Winter, Melanie Stone

A modern horror comedy that weaponizes influencer behavior. It is anxious, loud, and intentionally irritating in a way that becomes the joke.

Why it’s funny: The protagonist is the punchline, and the horror still hits.

10. Army of Darkness

Runtime: 81 min

Director: Sam Raimi

Writer: Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi

Stars: Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz

The most “comic-book” entry on the list, powered by swagger, slapstick, and heroic stupidity.

Why it’s funny: Bruce Campbell’s physical comedy and relentless bit-making.

11. The Final Girls

Runtime: 91 min

Director: Todd Strauss-Schulson

Writer: Joshua John Miller, Mark Fortin

Stars: Taissa Farmiga, Malin Åkerman, Adam Devine, Thomas Middleditch, Alia Shawkat

A love letter to slashers with real emotional punch underneath the jokes. It plays with genre rules while keeping the characters human.

Why it’s funny: Meta humor plus heartfelt payoffs.

12. Happy Death Day

Runtime: 96 min

Director: Christopher Landon

Writer: Scott Lobdell

Stars: Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine

A slasher time-loop that turns survival into a comedy of repetition and self-improvement. The lead performance carries the entire concept.

Why it’s funny: It treats murder mechanics like a learning montage.

13. This Is the End

Runtime: 107 min

Director: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg

Writer: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg

Stars: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride

Horror-adjacent apocalypse comedy where the fear comes from chaos, paranoia, and people getting worse under pressure.

Why it’s funny: Mean, fast group dynamics and shameless escalation.

14. An American Werewolf in London

Runtime: 97 min

Director: John Landis

Writer: John Landis

Stars: David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter

A rare case of genuine horror and sharp humor coexisting without canceling each other out. It is witty, bleak, and iconic for a reason.

Why it’s funny: Dark, conversational humor that keeps the tension human.

15. Scary Movie

Runtime: 88 min

Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans

Writer: Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans (screenplay)

Stars: Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans

A pure parody pick built for viewers who know the tropes and want them punched in the face with slapstick.

Why it’s funny: Rapid-fire spoofing and broad, dumb confidence.

Comedy Style Tags

• Deadpan: What We Do in the Shadows

• Parody: Scary Movie

• Satire / Meta: The Cabin in the Woods, The Final Girls

• Splatter Comedy: Evil Dead 2, Re-Animator

• Crowd-Energy Chaos: The Return of the Living Dead, This Is the End

• Zombie Comedy: Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland

  
  

Final Thoughts

The funniest horror movies prove that you don’t have to choose between laughs and scares. These films show how comedy can enhance horror by making monsters more relatable and scares more surprising. Whether you want a deadpan vampire mockumentary or a gore-filled mad scientist romp, this list has something for every comedy-first horror fan.

Start with Shaun of the Dead for the cleanest all-around entry point. Go Evil Dead 2 or Re-Animator for the most aggressive splatter laughs. Pick What We Do in the Shadows for maximum rewatchability.

FAQ

What makes a horror movie funny instead of just campy?

Funny horror uses humor as the main engine, not just as a relief from scares. The jokes are integral to the story and characters.

How is horror comedy different from parody?

Horror comedy blends scares and laughs naturally, while parody exaggerates and mocks horror tropes for humor.

Can a movie be both genuinely scary and genuinely funny?

Yes, movies like An American Werewolf in London balance real scares with sharp humor.

Why do monsters make comedy easier?

Monsters create absurd situations that highlight human flaws and fears, perfect for humor.

Why does splatter comedy work?

Exaggerated gore combined with comedic timing turns horror’s shock factor into laughs.