Horror-comedy is a genre that blends the scares of horror with the laughs of comedy, and few films do this as outrageously as Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead. If you’re a fan of this cult classic, you’re in for a treat. Here are 19 more movies that will tickle your funny bone while sending shivers down your spine. Check out Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead.
1. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil is a hilarious twist on the classic horror trope of backwoods killers. Starring Alan Tudyk and Tyler Labine, the film follows two well-meaning hillbillies mistaken for murderers by a group of college students.
2. Shaun of the Dead
This British gem stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as two slackers who find themselves in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Directed by Edgar Wright, Shaun of the Dead is a perfect blend of humor and horror.
3. The Cabin in the Woods
Starring Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, and Fran Kranz, The Cabin in the Woods offers a meta-commentary on the horror genre. The film follows a group of friends who discover that their weekend getaway is part of a sinister experiment.
4. Zombieland
Zombieland features a star-studded cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin. This post-apocalyptic comedy follows a group of survivors navigating a world overrun by zombies.
5. What We Do in the Shadows
Directed by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary about vampire roommates living in modern-day New Zealand. The film stars Waititi, Clement, and Jonathan Brugh.
6. Scary Movie
Scary Movie is a parody that pokes fun at the tropes of popular horror films. Starring Anna Faris, Marlon Wayans, and Regina Hall, the film is a laugh-out-loud spoof of movies like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer.
7. Dead Snow
This Norwegian horror-comedy follows a group of friends who awaken a battalion of Nazi zombies. Directed by Tommy Wirkola, Dead Snow stars Vegar Hoel, Stig Frode Henriksen, and Charlotte Frogner.
8. The Return of the Living Dead
The Return of the Living Dead is a punk rock take on the zombie genre. Directed by Dan O’Bannon, the film stars Clu Gulager, James Karen, and Don Calfa, and is known for introducing the concept of zombies craving brains.
9. Evil Dead II
Directed by Sam Raimi, Evil Dead II is a cult classic that blends horror and slapstick comedy. Bruce Campbell stars as Ash, who must battle demonic forces in a remote cabin.
10. Slither
Slither is a horror-comedy about an alien plague that turns people into zombies and other monstrous creatures. Directed by James Gunn, the film stars Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, and Michael Rooker.
11. Fido
Set in an alternate 1950s, Fido is a dark comedy about a world where zombies are domesticated as servants. The film stars Carrie-Anne Moss, Billy Connolly, and Dylan Baker.
12. Re-Animator
Re-Animator is a cult classic directed by Stuart Gordon, based on an H.P. Lovecraft story. The film stars Jeffrey Combs as a medical student who discovers a way to reanimate dead bodies.
13. Jennifer’s Body
Starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer’s Body is a horror-comedy about a high school girl who becomes possessed and starts killing her male classmates. Directed by Karyn Kusama, the film offers a unique blend of scares and laughs.
14. Killer Klowns from Outer Space
This cult classic features alien clowns who invade Earth and harvest humans in cotton candy cocoons. Directed by Stephen Chiodo, Killer Klowns from Outer Space stars Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, and John Allen Nelson.
15. Gremlins
Directed by Joe Dante, Gremlins is a horror-comedy about mischievous creatures that wreak havoc in a small town. The film stars Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, and Hoyt Axton.
16. Beetlejuice
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice is a dark comedy about a recently deceased couple who hire a “bio-exorcist” to remove the living from their home. The film stars Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, and Geena Davis.
17. Little Shop of Horrors
This musical horror-comedy features a man-eating plant that brings fame and fortune to a struggling florist. Directed by Frank Oz, Little Shop of Horrors stars Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, and Steve Martin.
18. The Frighteners
Directed by Peter Jackson, The Frighteners stars Michael J. Fox as a psychic investigator who battles a malevolent spirit. The film blends horror and comedy with impressive special effects.
19. Tremors
Tremors is a horror-comedy about giant, worm-like creatures that attack a small desert town. The film stars Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, and Finn Carter, and is known for its blend of humor and suspense.
