10 Movies & Shows Like Ernest Rides Again

Description: Pioneered the spoof genre with rapid-fire jokes, visual puns, and absurd situations, setting the tone for similar comedies.

Fact: The film was initially pitched as a serious disaster movie before being turned into a comedy. It includes a now-iconic scene where a character speaks jive, subtitled for the audience.

Description: Combines parody with surreal humor, often breaking the fourth wall and using nonsensical plot twists.

Fact: The film features a scene where characters communicate entirely through song lyrics, parodying musicals. It was one of the first movies to use backward-motion effects for comedic purposes.

Description: Exhibits a fast-paced, joke-a-minute style with visual gags and deadpan delivery, much like the reference title.

Fact: The film was based on the short-lived TV series 'Police Squad!' which was canceled after only six episodes. It includes a famous scene where a character is hit by a car multiple times in increasingly ridiculous ways.

Description: Shares a similar absurdist and slapstick humor style, often relying on over-the-top gags and satirical takes on pop culture.

Fact: The film was initially a box office flop but later gained a cult following through home video releases. It features a memorable parody of 'Wheel of Fortune' called 'Wheel of Fish.'

Description: Mocks action movie tropes with exaggerated characters and ridiculous scenarios, maintaining a lighthearted tone throughout.

Fact: The film parodies 'Top Gun' extensively, even using similar camera angles and dialogue. It features a running gag where a character's scars change location depending on the scene.

Description: Continues the tradition of lampooning action films with over-the-top stunts and self-aware humor.

Fact: The film includes a parody of the famous 'Rambo' scene where the protagonist single-handedly takes down an army. It also features a cameo by a well-known action star in a humorous role.

Description: Offers a humorous twist on a classic tale, filled with anachronistic jokes and playful anachronisms.

Fact: The film features a rap number performed by the Merry Men, a first for a Robin Hood adaptation. It also includes a cameo by a famous comedian as a flamboyant character.

Description: Parodies gothic horror with exaggerated performances and silly takes on classic vampire tropes.

Fact: The film was the last directed by a legendary comedy filmmaker. It includes a scene where Dracula slips on a rug, a gag that was improvised during filming.

Description: Embraces the spy genre parody with ridiculous gadgets, improbable plot twists, and constant one-liners.

Fact: The film's title is a pun on the phrase 'die hard,' referencing its spoof of action movies. It features a theme song performed by a famous comedian in character.

Description: Uses mistaken identity and exaggerated chase sequences to create a comedic take on thriller films.

Fact: The film parodies 'The Fugitive' and other 90s thrillers, including a scene where the protagonist outruns a train. It was one of the last major spoof films of the 90s.