Modern Horror Comedies That Have Everything They Need To Become Classics

For years, trying to find something to watch seemed to be a case of finding a genre and sticking to it. It wasn’t until recent years that Hollywood started taking different genres and blending them together in the best ways possible. Horror and comedy might just be the perfect blend no one saw coming.

If you don’t want all the spookiness that comes with horror films or want something a little darker than your usual comedy movie, what about the modern horror comedies that have everything they need to become classics? That’s right; give it a few years, and these might be topping a host of lists across the internet.

Ready or Not is one of the more modern horror-comedies

It might have only hit the big screen in 2019, but ‘Ready or Not’ has already earned classic status in so many people’s minds. Grace takes on the leading role of a bride who is preparing for her new life with her husband, only to learn he’s part of a Satanic-worshiping family who has a terrifying ritual to start their wedding night. Sure, expect some gore and blood along the way, but the laughs that fill in the gaps help to add a more light-hearted feel to it all.

Happy Death Day adds a new twist on the classic slasher storyline

Slashers really got a new chance to shine in the 2010s, with ‘Happy Death Day’ bringing up the end of the decade - with a sequel following a few years later. Writers were more open to experimenting with scripts, and this movie went all out of making something out of the ordinary. A college girl finds she’s trapped reliving her birthday day after day, with each day ending when she loses her life to a masked assailant. Even though it’s been years since the birth of the slasher genre, this film somehow adds something new to it all, adding more comedy to the genre than we have seen in a long time.

Mom and Dad sees Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair at their best

Nicolas Cage alone tells you what you need to know about ‘Mom and Dad,’ but team the Hollywood legend up with Selma Blair, and you’re in for an even better time. The 2017 horror-comedy movie sees a teenage girl have to fight off her parents, who have seemingly turned into a pair set on ending their lives - with no one sure why. It’s wild, it’s bloody, and it’s full of comedic moments. ‘Mom and Dad’ really pushes these actors to the edge, with Cage and Blair both creating manic yet unmissable performances.

The Cabin in the Woods is a cult classic for a reason

There’s a reason ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ is such a cult classic - and it’s not just the all-star cast. At first, it looks like a movie about some college students getting haunted in the woods, but it doesn’t take long to learn there is a lot more to this story than meets the eye. It takes sci-fi and perfectly melds the genre with horror and comedy to create something unbelievable. From the meta-comedy to the fact ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ constantly subverts expectations, it’s hard to find something not to love about this 2012 movie.

Attack the Block offers a new way to fight an alien invasion

John Boyega has seen an incredible boost in his career in recent years, but it was 2011 that really put his name on the map. ‘Attack the Block’ was one of the underrated gems of the year as a street gang suddenly finds they need to fight off an alien invasion. The idea alone might suggest the horror and spooks that are to be expected, but the incredible action sequences and plenty of comedy along the way help to break things up from the usual scares we get from the genre. The best bit? ‘Attack the Block’ might be one of the few movies that actually leaves audiences wanting more.

Frankenweenie sees director Tim Burton do what he loves

Coming from Tim Burton might mean it’s little surprise that ‘Frankenweenie’ is bordering more on a horror than most other kids’ movies on the market. Sure, it might look like a family-friendly flick, but how often do you see a child bring his beloved dog back to life after he passes away? What about the rest of the neighborhood kids trying to recreate his magic on their own lost pets? Burton goes full Burton in ‘Frankenweenie,’ making it a perfect watch for people of all ages, while the animation and story make it a timeless classic already.

The modern horror comedies that have everything they need to be classics are just that - classics in the making. While it might take a few years for them to earn that legendary status, it hasn’t stopped people from falling in love with the films all over again every time they come on.