Top 10 Comedy Lab Movies

Description: While not strictly a lab comedy, this film features a mad scientist and a satirical look at Cold War politics, making it a unique entry in the genre.

Fact: Stanley Kubrick directed and co-wrote the film, which was based on the novel "Red Alert." Peter Sellers played three different roles in the movie.

Description: Dr. Michael Hfuhruhurr, a brain surgeon, falls in love with a disembodied brain, leading to a series of comedic and bizarre events.

Fact: The film was directed by Carl Reiner, who also directed Steve Martin in "The Jerk." The character's name is a play on the German word "Hirnforschung," meaning "brain research."

Description: A group of parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business, leading to a mix of scientific experiments and supernatural comedy.

Fact: The proton packs used by the Ghostbusters were made from old military surplus equipment. The film was originally conceived as a horror movie before evolving into a comedy.

Description: Two high school nerds use a computer to create the perfect woman, leading to a series of comedic misadventures involving science and teenage fantasies.

Fact: The film was directed by John Hughes, known for his teen comedies. The character of Lisa was inspired by the character of the same name from the EC Comics' "Weird Science."

Description: Although more of a horror-comedy, this film features a scientist who accidentally merges his DNA with a fly, leading to both tragic and darkly humorous results.

Fact: David Cronenberg directed this remake of the 1958 film. Jeff Goldblum's performance as Seth Brundle earned him a Saturn Award for Best Actor.

Description: An inventor accidentally shrinks his children and their friends to the size of insects, leading to a comedic adventure in their own backyard.

Fact: The film was a box office hit, spawning two sequels and a TV series. The special effects for the shrinking scenes were groundbreaking at the time.

Description: This film follows Professor Sherman Klump, who invents a formula to lose weight, only to transform into the larger-than-life Buddy Love. It's a classic tale of science gone comically wrong.

Fact: Eddie Murphy played seven different characters in this movie, showcasing his versatility. The film was a remake of Jerry Lewis's 1963 film of the same name.

Description: Professor Philip Brainard accidentally creates "Flubber," a green, bouncy substance with incredible properties. The movie is a comedic exploration of what happens when science meets chaos.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1961 Disney movie "The Absent-Minded Professor." The original "Flubber" was made from a mixture of rubber cement, mineral oil, and food coloring.

Description: While not strictly a comedy, this modern take on H.G. Wells' classic features humorous moments as a scientist uses an invisibility suit to exact revenge, leading to chaotic and funny situations.

Fact: This film is part of Universal's "Dark Universe" reboot, although it stands somewhat apart from the planned franchise. The film was directed by Leigh Whannell, known for his work on the "Saw" and "Insidious" franchises.

Description: A comedic homage to the classic Frankenstein films, where Dr. Frederick Frankenstein inherits his grandfather's castle and inadvertently revives the family tradition of reanimation.

Fact: Mel Brooks directed and co-wrote this film, which was shot in black and white to mimic the style of the original Frankenstein movies. Gene Wilder, who played Dr. Frankenstein, also co-wrote the screenplay.