10 Hilarious Morgue Comedies You Can’t Miss

Description: This satirical comedy, based on Evelyn Waugh's novel, focuses on the American funeral industry, with scenes in a morgue. It humorously critiques the commercialization of death and the bizarre practices surrounding it.

Fact: The film was directed by Tony Richardson, who also directed "Tom Jones."

Description: This cult classic features Harold, a young man obsessed with death, who fakes his own suicide multiple times, including a scene in a morgue. The film's dark humor comes from Harold's macabre hobbies and his relationship with Maude, an elderly woman who teaches him to embrace life.

Fact: The film has a strong cult following and was initially a box office flop but later gained acclaim.

Description: This horror-comedy involves a medical supply warehouse where canisters of gas reanimate the dead. The morgue becomes a focal point as the characters deal with the undead, mixing horror with slapstick humor.

Fact: The film inspired several sequels and is known for its punk rock soundtrack.

Description: This classic comedy involves two employees who find their boss dead at his beach house and decide to pretend he's still alive to enjoy a free weekend. The morgue becomes a central part of the plot as they try to keep Bernie's body from being discovered.

Fact: The film was so popular it spawned a sequel, "Weekend at Bernie's II," released in

Description: While not exclusively set in a morgue, this film features scenes where characters deal with the aftermath of death, including a visit to the morgue. The comedy arises from the characters' attempts to stay youthful and alive, leading to some hilarious and macabre situations.

Fact: Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn both received Golden Globe nominations for their performances.

Description: Directed by Peter Jackson, this film blends comedy and horror with a ghost story. The protagonist, a psychic investigator, often deals with spirits in the morgue, leading to some darkly comedic moments.

Fact: Michael J. Fox stars as the lead, and the film was one of the first to use CGI extensively.

Description: In this Coen Brothers' film, there's a scene where the Dude and Walter visit a morgue to identify a body, leading to some darkly comedic exchanges. The film's humor often stems from the absurdity of the situations the characters find themselves in.

Fact: The film has become a cultural phenomenon, spawning festivals and a dedicated fanbase known as "Achievers."

Description: Although primarily a romantic comedy, there's a memorable scene where the protagonist, played by Julia Roberts, pretends to be dead in a morgue to get her friend's attention. The humor comes from the absurdity of the situation.

Fact: The film was a box office hit, grossing over $299 million worldwide.

Description: While not set in a morgue, the entire film revolves around a funeral, where the body of the deceased becomes a comedic element. The British version, directed by Frank Oz, features a series of mishaps and misunderstandings.

Fact: There's also an American remake released in 2010 with a different cast.

Description: Jim Jarmusch's zombie comedy features a small town where the dead rise from their graves, including those in the local morgue. The film humorously explores how the living deal with the undead, with plenty of dark humor and celebrity cameos.

Fact: This movie boasts an impressive cast including Bill Murray, Adam Driver, and Tilda Swinton.