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THE TRAP DOOR (1984) Animated TV series

The Trap Door is a claymation-style animated television series, originally shown in the United Kingdom in 1984. The plot revolves around both the daily lives and the misadventures of a group of monsters living in a castle. …

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974) Reviews and overview

Young Frankenstein is a 1974 American horror-comedy film directed by Mel Brooks and starring Gene Wilder as the title character, a descendant of the infamous Doctor Victor Frankenstein. The screenplay was co-written by Brooks and Wilder. …

THE UNDERTAKER AND HIS PALS (1966) Reviews and overview

‘Cannibalism was never so funny’ The Undertaker and his Pals is a 1966 American black comedy horror film directed by T.L.P. Swicegood. It stars Ray Dannis, Warrene Ott and James Westmoreland. …

LOBSTER MAN FROM MARS (1989) Reviews and overview

Lobster Man From Mars is a 1989 comedy film directed by Stanley Sheff and starring Tony Curtis. It is a spoof of low-budget sci-fi films from the 1950s. Plot: Filmmaker Stevie Horowitz (Dean Jacobson) eagerly awaits …

FRESH MEAT (2012) Reviews and overview

‘A tasty comedy’ Fresh Meat is a 2012 New Zealand comedy horror film directed by Danny Mulheron from a screenplay by Briar Grace Smith, based on a story by Brad Abraham and Joseph …

PRIVATE PARTS (1972) Reviews and overview

‘Cheryl is a lovely girl… But to George, she’s a living doll.’ Private Parts is a 1972 American black comedy horror film directed by Paul Bartel (Scenes from the Class …

Bewitched: A Bewitching Comedy TV Series – article

Although traditionally feared and despised, witches have also long provided the public with light-hearted entertainment – one only has to look at the stereotypical image of the witch, with the …

DRACULA AND SON (1976) Reviews and overview

Dracula and Son – original title: Dracula père et fils – is a 1976 French comedy horror film written and directed by Édouard Molinaro, who would subsequently go on to make the …

THE GHOST IN THE INVISIBLE BIKINI (1966) Reviews and overview

‘There’s something blood curdling for everyone!’ The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini is the seventh (and last) of the American International Pictures (AIP) beach party films and was released in 1966. The entire film takes …

HANSEL & GRETEL GET BAKED (2013) Reviews and overview

Hansel & Gretel Get Baked aka Hansel and Gretel and the 420 Witch is an American horror-comedy film from producer Mark Morgan, producer of The Twilight Saga film series. Directed …

MAD MONSTER PARTY? (1967) Reviews and overview

Mad Monster Party? is a 1967 American animated comedy film directed by Jules Bass and written by Mad Magazine creator Harvey Kurtzman. It was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions for Embassy Pictures. Although promoted …

30 NIGHTS OF PARANORMAL ACTIVITY WITH THE DEVIL INSIDE THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (2013) Reviews and overview

‘Based on true events… that may not have happened’ 30 Nights of Paranormal Activity with the Devil Inside the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a 2013 American comedy horror …

BODY MELT (1992) Reviews and overview

Body Melt is a 1992 Australian horror film directed by Philip Brophy from a screenplay co-written with Rod Bishop. The satirical film, released in 1993, was influenced by “splatstick” Peter Jackson films such …

‘Nasty’ Episode of The Young Ones TV series (1984)

Nasty was the ninth episode of British situation comedy series The Young Ones. It was written by Ben Elton, Rik Mayall (also seen briefly in An American Werewolf in London) and Lise Mayer, and directed by …

STUDENT BODIES (1981) Reviews and overview

’13½ murders + 1423 laughs =’ Student Bodies is a 1981 American comedy horror film written and directed by Mickey Rose, with an uncredited Michael Ritchie co-directing. A spoof of films such …

EVIL ED (1997) Reviews and overview

‘It’s a no brainer!’ Evil Ed is a 1997 Swedish comedy horror film directed by Anders Jacobsson. The movie stars Johan Rudebeck and Per Lofberg. Plot: Edward Tor Swenson (Johan …

DEAD HEAT (1988) Reviews and overview

Dead Heat is a 1988 American comedy horror film directed by Mark Goldblatt starring Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo and Vincent Price. Plot: Violent criminals who cannot be killed are shooting …

A HAUNTED HOUSE (2013) Reviews and overview

A Haunted House is a 2013 American horror comedy film directed by Michael Tiddes and starring Marlon Wayans. The film is a parody of the Paranormal Activity franchise and “found footage” …

TREMORS (1990) Reviews and overview

Tremors is a 1990 American science fiction horror comedy film directed by Ron Underwood, based on a screenplay by Brent Maddock and S. S. Wilson, and starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross and Reba McEntire. Although it did not make millions at …

THE COMEDY OF TERRORS (1964) Reviews and overview

The Comedy of Terrors (1964) is an American comedy horror film directed by Jacques Tourneur (Cat People; I Walked with a Zombie) and starring Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, and (in a cameo) Joe E. Brown in his final film appearance. It …

THE ETERNAL EVIL OF ASIA (1995) Reviews and overview

The Eternal Evil of Asia is a 1995 Hong Kong comedy horror film from director Man Kei Chin and stars Ellen Chan (Exiled, 2006) Bobbie Au-Yeung (Hard Boiled, 1992), Kwok-Pong …

THE FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS (1967) Reviews and overview

The Fearless Vampire Killers, or Pardon Me, But Your Teeth Are in My Neck (shortened to The Fearless Vampire Killers; originally titled Dance of the Vampires) is a 1967 British/American …

HAROLD’S GOING STIFF Reviews of zombie comedy

‘The nicest zombie you’ll ever meet’ Harold’s Going Stiff is a 2011 British horror comedy written and directed by Keith Wright. The film stars Stan Rowe, Sarah Spencer and Andy Pandini. A new disease is …

SIGHTSEERS (2012) Reviews and overview

Sightseers is a 2012 British dark comedy horror thriller film directed by Ben Wheatley (Kill List; High-Rise) and is written by and stars Alice Lowe (Prevenge; The Ghoul; Kill List; Hot Fuzz) …

SCARY MOVIE 5 (2013) Reviews of the fifth and final one…

‘Evil is coming. Bring protection.’ Scary Movie 5 is a 2013 American horror comedy film and the fifth film in the Scary Movie franchise. In addition to being a sequel, it …

RETURN OF THE KILLER SHREWS (2012) Reviews of belated comedy sequel

‘After 50 years, they’re back… and they’re pissed off!’ Return of the Killer Shrews is a 2012 American comedy horror film, and a belated sequel to the 1959 release The …

CARRY ON SCREAMING! (1966) Reviews and overview

Carry On Screaming! is a 1966 British comedy film. Of the regular Carry On team, it features Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale, Charles Hawtrey and Joan Sims. It also features Harry H. Corbett (Cover Girl Killer) in his only Carry …

STITCHES (2012) Reviews and overview

‘You’ll die laughing’ Stitches is a 2012 British/Irish comedy horror film written and directed by Conor McMahon (Let the Wrong One In; From the Dark; The Disturbed; Dead Meat). The movie …

MONSTRO! (2010) Reviews and overview

‘Killer vixens vs. the creature from the deep’ Monstro! – aka El Monstro del Mar – is a 2010 Australian horror comedy written and directed by Stuart Simpson. Three attractive female killers – …

SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004) Reviews and overview

‘A romantic comedy. With zombies.’ Shaun of the Dead is a 2004 British zombie comedy horror film directed by Edgar Wright from a screenplay co-written with Simon Pegg, who stars …

REPOSSESSED (1990) Reviews of Leslie Nielsen Exorcist spoof

‘The Devil’s back. But he’s never dealt with an Exorcist like this!’ Repossessed is a 1990 comedy horror film that very belatedly spoofs The Exorcist (1973) and features its original star, Linda …

ROCK MONSTER (2008) Reviews and overview

Rock Monster is a 2008 television horror monster film written and directed by Declan O’Brien (Snakeman; Wrong Turn 4 and 5; Joy Ride 3) based on a story by Ron Fernandez. Main cast: …

NOT OF THIS EARTH (1988) Reviews and overview

‘The Science-Fiction Chiller!’ Not of This Earth is a 1988 American science fiction-horror film directed by Jim Wynorski (Chopping Mall; Piranhaconda; Gila!) from a screenplay co-written with R.J. Robertson, based on …

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948) Reviews and overview

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein – the film’s poster title – or Bud Abbott Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein – the onscreen title is a 1948 American comedy horror film directed by Charles Barton. It …

THE FRIGHTENERS (1996) Reviews and overview

‘No rest for the wicked.’ The Frighteners is a 1996 New Zealand-American horror comedy film directed by Peter Jackson (King Kong; Braindead; Bad Taste) from a screenplay co-written with his wife, Fran …

COCKNEYS VS. ZOMBIES (2012) Reviews and overview

Cockneys vs. Zombies is a 2012 British comedy horror film written by James Moran and Lucas Roche. It was helmed by German-born director Matthias Hoene. It stars Michelle Ryan, Georgia King and …

JENNIFER’S BODY (2009) Reviews and overview

‘She’s got a taste for bad boys’ Jennifer’s Body is a 2009 black comedy horror film about a newly-possessed cheerleader who becomes a succubus and kills her male classmates. Meanwhile, …

FRANKENHOOKER (1990) Reviews and overview

‘A terrifying tale of sluts and bolts’ Frankenhooker is a 1990 American black comedy sci-fi horror film written and directed by Frank Henenlotter (Brain Damage; Basket Case and sequels). The movie stars …

INBRED (2011) Reviews and overview

‘They came in peace. They left in pieces.’ Inbred is a 2011 British-German comedy horror film directed by Alex Chandon (Drill Bit) from a screenplay co-written by Paul Shrimpton. Plot: Youth offenders sentenced …

SLITHER (2006) Reviews of James Gunn’s sci-fi horror directorial debut

Slither is a 2006 science-fiction comedy horror film written and directed by James Gunn (making his directorial debut) and starring Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks and Michael Rooker (The Belko Experiment; Henry: Portrait …

FRIGHT NIGHT (2011) Reviews of comedy horror remake

Fright Night is a 2011 3D comedy horror film directed by Craig Gillespie. It is a remake of Tom Holland’s 1985 film of the same name. Plot: Charley Brewster (Anton …