Horror Comedies: A Blend of Scares and Laughs

Description: A group of parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City, blending comedy with supernatural elements.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a horror movie before being rewritten as a comedy.

Description: A recently deceased couple hires a mischievous bio-exorcist to scare away the new owners of their home, leading to chaotic and comedic results.

Fact: Michael Keaton improvised much of his dialogue, adding to the film's unique humor.

Description: Michael J. Fox stars as a man who can see and communicate with ghosts, using them to scam people until he uncovers a real haunting.

Fact: Directed by Peter Jackson, this film was a precursor to his work on "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Description: A parody of popular horror films, this movie lampoons everything from "Scream" to "I Know What You Did Last Summer" with slapstick humor.

Fact: The film was a massive box office success, spawning several sequels.

Description: A British comedy-horror about a slacker who must step up when the world is overrun by zombies, blending everyday life with undead chaos.

Fact: The film was directed by Edgar Wright, who also directed "Hot Fuzz" and "The World's End," forming the "Cornetto Trilogy."

Description: A group of survivors navigate a zombie apocalypse with a set of survival rules, delivering laughs amidst the gore.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Bill Murray, playing himself.

Description: This film cleverly deconstructs horror movie tropes, providing both laughs and scares through its meta-narrative about a group of friends who unknowingly become part of a sinister plot.

Fact: The film was co-written by Joss Whedon, known for his work on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," which also blends horror with humor.

Description: A hilarious take on the hillbilly horror trope, where two well-meaning but misunderstood hillbillies are mistaken for killers by a group of college students.

Fact: The film was shot in Alberta, Canada, and features a cameo by actor Tyler Labine's real-life father.

Description: This mockumentary follows the daily lives of four vampire roommates in New Zealand, offering a comedic look at the mundane aspects of vampire life.

Fact: The film was co-directed by and stars Taika Waititi, who later directed "Thor: Ragnarok."

Description: Mel Brooks' classic parody of the Frankenstein story, where Dr. Frederick Frankenstein inherits his grandfather's estate and continues his experiments.

Fact: Gene Wilder, who co-wrote the screenplay, insisted on shooting the film in black and white to honor the original Frankenstein films.