Funny Horror Movies That Deliver On the Chuckles and the Chills

Beetlejuice:

The titular character, played by Michael Keaton, makes a memorable impact despite appearing 45 minutes into the film. The character's limited screen time didn't prevent him from becoming iconic.

Bodies Bodies Bodies:

Directed by Halina Reijn, this stylish and clever A24 horror film features a satisfying narrative, cast, and body count, making it a standout genre-defying flick.

Extra Ordinary:

This Irish comedy-horror film follows Rose, a driving instructor who can see dead people, as she gets involved in a rock star's Satanic ritual. It's praised for its humor and supernatural encounters.

Freaky:

A body-swapping horror-comedy from Blumhouse, starring Kathryn Newton and Vince Vaughn. The film combines a dynamic narrative with bloody carnage, leading to hilarity, chaos, and mayhem.

Fresh:

Mimi Cave's debut thriller stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan. The plot revolves around a grocery meet-cute that leads to an unexpected and thrilling overnight trip.

Ghostbusters:

A classic comedy-horror about a team of parapsychologists tackling spooky spirits. It's funny, only mildly scary, and serves as an ideal gateway horror film for younger audiences.

Gremlins:

An '80s holiday classic where the rules for taking care of Mogwai are broken, resulting in a rampage of mischievous gremlins. The film balances horror and humor effectively.

Happy Death Day:

A time-loop horror film led by Jessica Rothe. The protagonist, Tree, must solve her own murder and correct her past mistakes to break the cycle of her repeated deaths.