10 Comedies About Serial Killers That Will Make You Laugh

Description: This Belgian mockumentary follows a serial killer as he goes about his daily life, including his murders, with a darkly comedic tone. It's a satirical look at media, violence, and the banality of evil.

Fact: The film was controversial for its realistic portrayal of violence, leading to debates about its ethical implications.

Description: Kathleen Turner stars as Beverly Sutphin, a seemingly perfect housewife who turns out to be a serial killer, dispatching anyone who breaks social etiquette. This film is a dark comedy that satirizes suburban life and the obsession with perfection.

Fact: John Waters, known for his provocative films, directed this movie, which was his first major studio release.

Description: While not directly about serial killers, this film features a comedic take on the wholesome Brady family, where the humor often stems from the absurdity of their perfect world clashing with reality, including a subplot involving a 'killer' of a different kind - the real estate market.

Fact: The film was shot in the exact style of the original TV series, including the use of laugh tracks and freeze-frame endings.

Description: Jim Carrey plays a cable installer who becomes overly attached to his customer, leading to a series of increasingly bizarre and dangerous encounters. While not a traditional serial killer movie, the film explores themes of obsession and stalking with a comedic twist.

Fact: The film was initially met with mixed reviews but has since gained a cult following for its dark humor.

Description: While not about serial killers, the film features a character, Jesus Quintana, who is a sex offender, adding a darkly comedic element to the story. The Coen Brothers' film is known for its unique blend of humor and crime.

Fact: The Dude, played by Jeff Bridges, was inspired by a real person Jeff Lebowski, whom the Coen brothers knew.

Description: A bachelor party goes horribly wrong when the group accidentally kills a prostitute, leading to a series of darkly comedic events as they try to cover up the crime. The film explores the dark side of male bonding and the consequences of poor decisions.

Fact: The film was initially given an NC-17 rating due to its graphic content but was edited down to an R rating.

Description: A small-time thief is mistaken for an actor and sent to Hollywood for a screen test, where he gets entangled in a murder mystery with a private eye. The film's humor comes from the absurdity of the situations and the characters' reactions to them.

Fact: Robert Downey Jr.'s character was partially inspired by the author of the novel the film is based on, who was himself a struggling actor.

Description: Two hitmen, Ray and Ken, are sent to Bruges, Belgium, to lay low after a job goes wrong. Their stay turns into a dark comedy of errors involving a local dwarf, a drug dealer, and a mysterious American. While not about serial killers, it explores themes of guilt and redemption with humor.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Bruges, with the city itself becoming a character in the story.

Description: An unorthodox Irish policeman teams up with an uptight FBI agent to investigate a drug smuggling ring, with the film's humor derived from the clash of cultures and personalities. While not about serial killers, it includes dark comedic elements.

Fact: Brendan Gleeson, who plays the lead, was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance.

Description: A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld when his friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu. The film is a meta-comedy about writing, crime, and the nature of psychopaths.

Fact: The film features a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique brand of insanity, making for a truly eclectic mix of humor and violence.