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11 Horror-Comedy Movies Streaming on Netflix, in Case You'd Rather Laugh Than Scream
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For those who aren’t horror enthusiasts, goosebumps are sure to ensue when you realize that there could be a spooky movie waiting around practically every corner (er, channel) when you least expect it. If you’re not into all that gore though, Netflix is here for you. In addition to plenty of straight-up horror flicks, the streaming giant also has a decent selection of horror-comedies in its library for you to check out while you’re making that batch of popcorn. So, without further ado, keep reading to get an equal dose of thrills, chills, and laughs.
– Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
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A Haunted House
A parody comedy-horror film, A Haunted House will have you roaring with laughter. It’s cheesy, funny, and absolutely over the top. After couple Malcolm and Kisha move into a new home, they realize a demon is also living there. When Kisha becomes possessed, her husband does everything in his power (aka becomes a priest and a psychic) to keep his sex life in order.
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Scary Movie
This 2000 flick mocks all scary movies that came before it. With references to Scream, The Blair Witch Project, and more, Scary Movie will have you laughing at how ridiculous some of the plots really are. Get ready to be entertained.
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Scary Movie 2
This extension of the Scary Movie franchise has a supernatural spin to it. References to movies such as The Exorcist and The House on Haunted Hill will leave you spooked but laughing to your core.
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Tremors
This 1990 monster comedy film stars Kevin Bacon and Reba McEntire, who live in the small desert town of Perfection, NV. After a handful of mysterious deaths occur, they soon realize that there are giant worm-like monsters who are hungry for human flesh living right underneath them.
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Stree
An Indian horror-comedy film, Stree‘s plot is loosely based on an urban legend about a spirit who knocks on people’s doors at night. This mysterious spirit belongs to a woman who abducts men as she pleases and leaves only their clothes behind.
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Life After Beth
A young man’s (Dane DeHaan) deceased girlfriend (Aubrey Plaza) returns from the dead, and he’s over the moon about it. That is, until he realizes she’s not quite the same as she used to be and isn’t thrilled with the idea of him moving on with someone new (and alive).
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Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
Alan Tudyk and Tyler Labine star in this unique spin on the “teens getting killed by psycho hicks in the woods” horror trope. This time around, a group of ignorant teenagers mistake two pals on their backwoods vacation as a pair of murderers, leading to some hilarious (and hilariously grim) mistakes.
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Holidays
Holidays consists of eight short films dedicated to different holidays, directed by a mix of unknown and established directors (*cough* Kevin Smith *cough*). It’s a bit uneven, but it’s guaranteed to ruin at least a few of your favorite days of the year . . . in the best way possible.