10 Movies and Shows Similar to Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet (1978)

Description: 'The Munsters' shares with 'Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet' a playful take on horror tropes, presenting monstrous characters in a lighthearted, family-friendly manner. Both use exaggerated, gothic visuals and absurd situations to create humor, subverting traditional horror elements.

Fact: The Munsters was inspired by Universal's classic monster movies. The family's home at 1313 Mockingbird Lane became iconic. Marilyn, the 'normal' niece, was considered the odd one in the family.

Description: This gothic soap opera, like 'Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet', combines supernatural elements with a distinctive visual style. Both explore eerie, atmospheric storytelling with a mix of drama and dark humor, though 'Dark Shadows' leans more into melodrama and serialized storytelling.

Fact: Dark Shadows was the first soap opera to incorporate supernatural themes. It was filmed live-to-tape, leading to occasional on-air mistakes. The show made Barnabas Collins one of TV's first sympathetic vampires.

Description: Like the Czech film, 'The X-Files' explores strange phenomena with a mix of skepticism and wonder. Both blend the supernatural with dry humor, though The X-Files takes a more serious, conspiracy-theory driven approach overall. The 'monster-of-the-week' episodes particularly echo Adela's quirky horror elements.

Fact: The X-Files' opening theme won an Emmy. 'I Want to Believe' poster became iconic. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson had great off-screen chemistry despite initial tension.

Description: Joss Whedon's series shares with 'Adela' a perfect balance of horror and humor, with witty dialogue and supernatural elements. Both subvert genre expectations, though Buffy leans more into coming-of-age themes and action-oriented storytelling.

Fact: The show's library set was reused from 'Matlock'. Sarah Michelle Gellar did most of her own stunts. The 'Hush' episode features 17 minutes without dialogue.

Description: This long-running series mirrors 'Adela's' blend of folkloric horror and humor, especially in its early 'monster-of-the-week' episodes. Both explore Central/Eastern European mythology with a mix of reverence and playful irreverence, though Supernatural develops more serialized story arcs.

Fact: The Impala is a 1967 Chevrolet. Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki became real-life friends. The show originally had a 5-season plan.

Description: Like 'Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet', 'Grimm' draws from European folklore and fairy tales, presenting them in a modern context with a mix of horror and humor. Both feature protagonists dealing with strange creatures in their everyday lives, though Grimm has more police procedural elements.

Fact: The show was filmed in Portland, Oregon. Many creatures are based on Brothers Grimm tales. The lead actor learned German for his role.

Description: This series shares with 'Adela' a rich gothic atmosphere and literary horror influences. Both create a moody, visually striking world where the supernatural intersects with everyday life, though Penny Dreadful is more dramatic and less comedic in tone.

Fact: The title refers to 19th century cheap fiction. Eva Green's performance was highly acclaimed. It combines characters from Dracula, Frankenstein, and Dorian Gray.

Description: This mockumentary series shares 'Adela's' perfect blend of horror and comedy, presenting supernatural beings in absurd, everyday situations. Both use deadpan humor to subvert vampire mythology, though Shadows is more explicitly comedic and modern in its approach.

Fact: Based on the 2014 film by Taika Waititi. The actors improvise many lines. The show features cameos from other vampire media.

Description: Like 'Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet', 'The Addams Family' blends dark humor with gothic aesthetics. Both feature eccentric characters who embrace the macabre, creating a unique atmosphere that is both eerie and comedic. The Addams Family's unconventional family dynamics and love for the bizarre mirror the quirky, offbeat tone of the Czech film.

Fact: The Addams Family was originally a cartoon series by Charles Addams in The New Yorker before becoming a TV show. The iconic theme song features finger snaps and was composed by Vic Mizzy. The show's catchphrase, 'You rang?', was popularized by the butler, Lurch.

Description: Similar to 'Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet', this series mixes horror with a quirky, investigative approach. Both feature protagonists navigating bizarre, supernatural occurrences with a blend of seriousness and wit, though Kolchak is more grounded in detective noir style.

Fact: The series was inspired by two popular TV movies. It influenced later shows like The X-Files. Darren McGavin ad-libbed many of Kolchak's sarcastic lines.