If you love parody and comedy movies like National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon 1, you’re in for a treat! This genre is known for its hilarious takes on popular films and tropes. Below, we’ve compiled a list of 13 movies that will keep you laughing from start to finish.
1. Airplane!
Airplane! is a classic parody film that takes aim at the disaster movie genre. Starring Robert Hays and Julie Hagerty, this film is packed with slapstick humor and unforgettable one-liners.
2. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Starring Leslie Nielsen, The Naked Gun is a hilarious spoof of police procedurals. Nielsen plays the bumbling Detective Frank Drebin, who stumbles his way through solving crimes with comedic flair.
3. Hot Shots!
Hot Shots! is a parody of Top Gun and other action films, featuring Charlie Sheen as a skilled but quirky pilot. The film is filled with absurd humor and memorable gags.
4. Scary Movie
Scary Movie is a parody of horror films, particularly the Scream series. With a cast that includes Anna Faris and Marlon Wayans, this film delivers non-stop laughs and clever satire.
5. Spy Hard
In Spy Hard, Leslie Nielsen returns to parody, this time taking on the spy genre. The film follows secret agent Dick Steele as he attempts to thwart a villainous plot, all while delivering comedic gold.
6. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery stars Mike Myers as the titular spy who is thawed out from the 1960s to stop his nemesis, Dr. Evil. The film is a hilarious homage to James Bond and 60s pop culture.
7. Galaxy Quest
Galaxy Quest is a sci-fi parody starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and Alan Rickman. The film follows a group of washed-up actors from a Star Trek-like show who are thrust into a real space adventure.
8. Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Robin Hood: Men in Tights is Mel Brooks’ hilarious take on the Robin Hood legend. Starring Cary Elwes, this film is filled with witty dialogue and humorous twists on the classic tale.
9. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story is a parody of musical biopics, starring John C. Reilly as the fictional rock star Dewey Cox. The film humorously chronicles his tumultuous career and personal life.
10. Shaun of the Dead
Shaun of the Dead is a British comedy that parodies zombie horror films. Starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, the film follows a group of friends trying to survive a zombie apocalypse with humor and heart.
11. Tropic Thunder
Tropic Thunder is a satirical comedy about a group of actors making a war film who find themselves in a real conflict. Starring Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black, the film is both hilarious and action-packed.
12. Not Another Teen Movie
Not Another Teen Movie parodies the teen film genre, with a focus on movies from the late ’90s and early 2000s. Starring Chyler Leigh and Chris Evans, the film is a comedic take on high school clichés.
13. Black Dynamite
Black Dynamite is a spoof of 1970s blaxploitation films, starring Michael Jai White as the titular character. The film is a loving homage to the genre, filled with over-the-top action and humor.
These movies are sure to tickle your funny bone and provide endless entertainment. Happy watching!
