Halloween 2021 is only a night away and it’s time to get spooky again. This thoroughly entertaining festival, where our nerves are tested and our goosebumps are on their edges, has returned. While the norm of every Halloween is to go candy-treating, party in scary costumes, and decorate our houses, an important part of the night is also when we watch some scary movies with our family and friends. But Halloween 2021 is different and to keep that spirit, let’s watch some horror comedy movies this time instead.
While the horror comedy genre is still fairly new to the global film industry, it has given us some classics over the years. The intriguing blend of horror and laughter is something that we are always up for. Here are some amazing horror comedy movies you can watch this Halloween 2021:
Starting off with the classics, Ghostbusters is a movie that has inspired children’s Halloween costumes for years. It follows a team of ghost-hunters who wear iconic outfits and capture ghosts in New York City. Legendary comedian Bill Murray headlines the cast and the fantasies of many children in the world. This cult classic was recently rebooted with an all-female Ghostbusters team.
Where to watch – YouTube
While the first Evil Dead movie (1981) was a bit too scary to be called a horror comedy, its sequel perfectly fits the description. This popular franchise kickstarted the career of Spider-man director Sam Raimi. While the movie’s not your typical horror comedy, it is a major part of Halloween culture. Two more movies and a television series followed in this franchise.
Where to watch – YouTube
This movie pioneered the horror comedy genre with its satirical take on all horror cliches. Interestingly, the movie retains its scary element, despite the comedy that is infused in it. A franchise was spawned that continues to deliver horror comedy movies till date but the first movie should be the only one on your Halloween 2021 watchlist. However, off the screen, this movie franchise has been riddled in controversies, with accusations flying around of these movies encouraging violence.
Where to watch – YouTube
This scary comedy flick plays on the typical horror plot where a group of youngsters go to a deserted place and supernatural things begin happening. It stars Chris Hemsworth in the early days of his fame. However, the movie had to wait for a long time (nearly 2 years) before it could be released. But the wait was worth it as the critics moved in favour of this movie.
Where to watch – Netflix
If you’re looking to jump into the animated horror comedy genre, this movie is where you begin. From vampires to monsters to werewolves, this movie has all kinds of scary things and what’s funny is that a human is the odd one out here. With a unique concept and hilarious writing, Hotel Transylvania should be on everyone’s Halloween 2021 watchlist, along with its two equally-successful sequels.
Where to watch – Netflix
This horror comedy movie is where we all first tap into the genius of Taika Waititi. The director also stars in this mockumentary which focuses on four vampires and events in their day-to-day lives. After this hilarious movie, you can go ahead and watch the television series of the same name as well.
Where to watch – Disney+ Hotstar
In this movie, the horrors are never-ending as the protagonist has to live her day of death again and again. This movie, for a majority of the time, feels like a chess match between the protagonist and the devil. A sequel to this was released in 2019 which was just as successful and now, a third film is being made.
Where to watch – YouTube
We all believe that all children are angel-like. But this movie takes a spin on that belief. Here, a young man begins to believe that his 5-year-old stepson is evil and satanic. This causes an extremely funny rivalry between the two. The movie takes an unusual take on a father-son relationship, with a pinch of supernatural going around. It’s one of the horror comedy movies you should all watch with your family this Halloween.
Where to watch – Netflix
If you loved the Home Alone movies, you’ll enjoy this movie as well. Here, a school-going kid realises that his babysitter belongs to a satanic cult and is looking to sacrifice him to the devil. While the movie is a little heavy on the scary side, there is plenty of humour as well. Many consider this to be one of the best horror comedy movies in recent times. A sequel was released last year which wasn’t as successful.
Where to watch – Netflix
The latest in the horror comedy market, The Trip is about a couple who visit a remote cabin with the intentions of killing each other. But once they arrive at the cabin, they have to team up again and fight a common threat in the hope of surviving. With an interesting premise, this movie received rave reviews on its release.
Where to watch – Netflix
But if you still want to go with pure scary this Halloween, then here are some horror movies for you to watch on Netflix.
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