Horror and comedy may seem like opposites – experiences that rarely overlap in the real world – but they have much in common. Both depend on timing, for example, and both use the element of surprise to catch their audience unawares. In the hands of a skillful filmmaker, horror and comedy can be combined to memorable effect, as directors and writers like Edgar Wright, Jordan Peele, Wes Craven, and even Mel Brooks can attest.
10 Best Horror Comedies of the Past 10 Years
Horror comedies like M3GAN, Mayhem, and Ready or Not offer laughs and chills in equal measure.