Originally by Ranker HorrorList RulesOnly funny films in any horror genre
There’s nothing better than a ridiculous or stupid comedy horror movie. Whether it’s for a date night or just a timekiller, the funniest horror films offer viewers high energy laughs and scares - seemingly opposite ends of the emotive spectrum. What are the funniest horror films of all time? Some of the greatest horror movies ever made fall squarely into the horror comedy genre. Others on this list blend funny lines so seamlessly that they barely seem like "comedies" at all, but just well-made movies with excellent screenplays, acting, direction, and scares, or zombies. Some of the most ridiculous and unbelievable films are these top comedy horrors, but so are some of the best and most beloved movies of past decades.
This list discusses the funniest horror movies and some classic horror movies that include: Shaun of the Dead, Cabin in the Woods, Zombieland, Beetlejuice, and Ghostbusters. Vote for the hilarious horror films that made you laugh hardest, and please add any that we missed. And if you're in the mood for a fun horror movie on Netflix, you already know we've got you covered!
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1,766367Shaun of the Dead
Martin Freeman, Simon PeggReleased: 2004
Directed by: Edgar Wright
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1,548380Zombieland
Emma Stone, Amber HeardReleased: 2009
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
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1,419350Beetlejuice
Alec Baldwin, Winona RyderReleased: 1988
Directed by: Tim Burton
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1,324330Tucker & Dale vs. Evil
Alan Tudyk, Chelan SimmonsReleased: 2010
Directed by: Eli Craig
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1,056341The Cabin in the Woods
Chris Hemsworth, Sigourney WeaverReleased: 2012
Directed by: Drew Goddard
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1,191355Army of Darkness
Bridget Fonda, Bruce CampbellReleased: 1992
Directed by: Sam Raimi
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1,258332Ghostbusters
Bill Murray, Sigourney WeaverReleased: 1984
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
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1,007324Evil Dead II
Bruce Campbell, Kassie DePaivaReleased: 1987
Directed by: Sam Raimi
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888311Gremlins
Steven Spielberg, Corey FeldmanReleased: 1984
Directed by: Joe Dante
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1,002279Young Frankenstein
Gene Hackman, Mel BrooksReleased: 1974
Directed by: Mel Brooks
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818316Tremors
Kevin Bacon, Reba McEntireReleased: 1990
Directed by: Ron Underwood
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671314The Lost Boys
Kiefer Sutherland, Corey FeldmanReleased: 1987
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
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773384Scream
Drew Barrymore, Rose McGowanReleased: 1996
Directed by: Wes Craven
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732325An American Werewolf in London
Jenny Agutter, Frank OzReleased: 1981
Directed by: John Landis
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580296Little Shop of Horrors
Bill Murray, Steve MartinReleased: 1986
Directed by: Frank Oz
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624261The Return of the Living Dead
Clu Gulager, James KarenReleased: 1985
Directed by: Dan O'Bannon
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581307Idle Hands
Jessica Alba, Ricky MartinReleased: 1999
Directed by: Rodman Flender
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771330Ghostbusters II
Bill Murray, Sigourney WeaverReleased: 1989
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
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413281Child's Play
Brad Dourif, Catherine HicksReleased: 1988
Directed by: Tom Holland
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400256Fright Night
Colin Farrell, David TennantReleased: 2011
Directed by: Craig Gillespie
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550401American Psycho
Christian Bale, Willem DafoeReleased: 2000
Directed by: Mary Harron
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503329Warm Bodies
Teresa Palmer, John MalkovichReleased: 2013
Directed by: Jonathan Levine
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374270Slither
Elizabeth Banks, Jenna FischerReleased: 2006
Directed by: James Gunn
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708186Scary Movie
Carmen Electra, Anna FarisReleased: 2000
Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
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469336Leprechaun
Jennifer Aniston, Warwick DavisReleased: 1993
Directed by: Mark Jones
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