If you’re a fan of horror-comedy movies like Leprechaun Returns, you’re in for a treat! Below is a list of 20 movies that blend scares with laughs, ensuring an entertaining experience. Check out the trailers for each film by clicking on the links provided.
1. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
This film follows two well-meaning hillbillies who are mistaken for killers by a group of college students. Starring Tyler Labine and Alan Tudyk, this movie is a perfect mix of gore and humor.
2. Shaun of the Dead
In this British horror-comedy, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost star as friends trying to survive a zombie apocalypse. Directed by Edgar Wright, it’s a cult classic that balances scares and laughs.
3. Scary Movie
A parody of popular horror films, this movie stars Anna Faris and Marlon Wayans. It offers a comedic take on the genre’s tropes and clichés.
4. Zombieland
Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, and Abigail Breslin star in this post-apocalyptic comedy about a group of survivors navigating a zombie-infested world.
5. The Cabin in the Woods
This film, starring Kristen Connolly and Chris Hemsworth, puts a unique twist on the classic cabin-in-the-woods trope. Directed by Drew Goddard, it combines horror, comedy, and meta-commentary.
6. Gremlins
A Christmas horror-comedy, Gremlins stars Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates. It tells the story of mischievous creatures causing havoc in a small town.
7. Beetlejuice
Directed by Tim Burton, this film stars Michael Keaton as the mischievous ghost Beetlejuice. Winona Ryder and Alec Baldwin also star in this darkly comedic tale.
8. Army of Darkness
The third installment in the Evil Dead series, this movie stars Bruce Campbell as Ash, who is transported to the Middle Ages to fight an army of the undead.
9. Krampus
In this holiday horror-comedy, Adam Scott and Toni Collette star as parents trying to survive the wrath of Krampus, a demonic creature from folklore.
10. Happy Death Day
This film follows Jessica Rothe as a college student who relives the day of her murder over and over again. It’s a blend of Groundhog Day and slasher horror.
11. The Final Girls
Taissa Farmiga and Malin Åkerman star in this meta-horror comedy about a group of friends who are transported into a 1980s slasher film.
12. What We Do in the Shadows
A mockumentary about vampire roommates, this film stars Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. It’s a hilarious take on the vampire genre.
13. Little Shop of Horrors
This musical horror-comedy stars Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene. It tells the story of a man-eating plant and the havoc it wreaks.
14. Fright Night
Anton Yelchin and Colin Farrell star in this remake about a teenager who discovers his neighbor is a vampire. It’s a fun blend of horror and comedy.
15. Slither
Directed by James Gunn, this film stars Nathan Fillion and Elizabeth Banks. It’s a gory, hilarious tale of alien parasites invading a small town.
16. Jennifer’s Body
Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried star in this horror-comedy about a high school girl possessed by a demon. It’s a mix of scares and teenage drama.
17. Killer Klowns from Outer Space
This cult classic features alien clowns terrorizing a small town. It’s as bizarre as it sounds, blending horror with absurd comedy.
18. The Babysitter
Samara Weaving stars in this Netflix horror-comedy about a young boy who discovers his babysitter is part of a satanic cult. It’s a wild, entertaining ride.
19. Idle Hands
Starring Devon Sawa, Seth Green, and Jessica Alba, this film follows a teenager whose hand becomes possessed, leading to a series of comedic and horrifying events.
20. Tremors
This film stars Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward as two handymen who discover giant, worm-like creatures attacking their town. It’s a perfect blend of monster horror and comedy.
