Are you a fan of the outrageous and over-the-top world of horror-comedy? If so, you’re probably familiar with The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie. This genre blends horror elements with humor, creating a unique viewing experience. Below, I’ve compiled a list of 18 movies that offer a similar vibe. Check out more about The Toxic Avenger Part III here.
1. Killer Klowns from Outer Space
This cult classic from 1988 features alien clowns that invade Earth, capturing and killing humans in bizarrely humorous ways. Starring Grant Cramer and Suzanne Snyder, it’s a perfect mix of horror and comedy.
2. Basket Case
Directed by Frank Henenlotter, this 1982 film tells the story of a young man carrying his deformed, formerly conjoined twin in a basket. Kevin Van Hentenryck stars in this bizarre and darkly comedic horror film.
3. Street Trash
This 1987 film, directed by J. Michael Muro, follows the lives of homeless people who encounter a toxic beverage that causes them to melt. The cast includes Mike Lackey and Bill Chepil, delivering a gory yet humorous experience.
4. Class of Nuke ‘Em High
Another classic from Troma Entertainment, this 1986 film is set in a high school located next to a nuclear power plant. Starring Janelle Brady and Gil Brenton, it’s filled with radioactive mutants and dark humor.
5. The Return of the Living Dead
This 1985 horror-comedy, directed by Dan O’Bannon, features a group of teenagers who accidentally release a gas that reanimates the dead. The film stars Clu Gulager, James Karen, and Don Calfa.
6. Re-Animator
Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s story, this 1985 film directed by Stuart Gordon follows a medical student who invents a serum that can reanimate the dead. The film stars Jeffrey Combs and Bruce Abbott.
7. Frankenhooker
This 1990 film, directed by Frank Henenlotter, tells the story of a man who reassembles his dead fiancée using parts from New York City prostitutes. James Lorinz and Patty Mullen star in this darkly comedic horror film.
8. Chopping Mall
Directed by Jim Wynorski, this 1986 film features killer security robots that go on a rampage in a shopping mall. The cast includes Kelli Maroney and Tony O’Dell.
9. Tromeo and Juliet
A Troma twist on Shakespeare’s classic, this 1996 film directed by Lloyd Kaufman features a punk rock version of the famous love story. Jane Jensen and Will Keenan star in this outrageous adaptation.
10. TerrorVision
This 1986 film, directed by Ted Nicolaou, follows a family who accidentally tunes into a monster from another dimension through their satellite TV. Starring Diane Franklin and Gerrit Graham, it’s a blend of sci-fi, horror, and comedy.
11. Night of the Creeps
Directed by Fred Dekker, this 1986 film features alien brain parasites that turn their hosts into zombies. The cast includes Jason Lively and Tom Atkins, making for a fun, horror-comedy experience.
12. Maniac Cop
This 1988 film, directed by William Lustig, is about a killer in a cop uniform who terrorizes New York City. Starring Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell, and Laurene Landon, it’s a thrilling blend of horror and action.
13. Dead Alive (Braindead)+trailer)
Directed by Peter Jackson, this 1992 film is one of the goriest horror-comedies ever made. The story follows a young man dealing with his zombie mother, starring Timothy Balme and Diana Peñalver.
14. Bad Taste
Another early work by Peter Jackson, this 1987 film involves aliens harvesting humans for their fast-food chain. The film stars Terry Potter and Pete O’Herne, delivering a mix of horror and slapstick comedy.
15. The Stuff
Directed by Larry Cohen, this 1985 film is about a mysterious, addictive substance that turns people into zombies. The cast includes Michael Moriarty and Andrea Marcovicci.
16. Society
This 1989 film, directed by Brian Yuzna, explores the dark side of Beverly Hills society through the eyes of a teenager. Starring Billy Warlock, it’s a surreal and grotesque horror-comedy.
17. The Toxic Avenger
The original 1984 film that started it all, directed by Michael Herz and Lloyd Kaufman, follows a janitor who becomes a superhero after falling into toxic waste. Starring Mark Torgl and Andree Maranda, it’s a must-watch for fans of the genre.
18. Slither
Directed by James Gunn, this 2006 film features alien parasites that turn people into zombies and mutants. The cast includes Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, and Michael Rooker, blending horror and humor seamlessly.