If you loved the quirky horror-comedy 'Curse of the Werehuahua' (2021), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similarly bizarre and entertaining movies and shows that blend humor, horror, and absurdity. Whether you're a fan of campy creature features or offbeat storytelling, these picks will keep you laughing and cringing in equal measure.

An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Description: A horror-comedy that blends gruesome werewolf transformations with dark humor, focusing on the psychological and physical toll of lycanthropy.
Fact: The film won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Makeup, thanks to Rick Baker's groundbreaking transformation effects.


The Howling (1981)
Description: A werewolf film that explores themes of transformation and primal instincts, featuring innovative practical effects for its time.
Fact: The werewolf transformation scenes were inspired by real-life footage of a burn victim's skin grafts.


Silver Bullet (1985)
Description: A small-town mystery horror where a wheelchair-bound boy uncovers a werewolf's identity, focusing on suspense and small-scale terror.
Fact: Based on Stephen King's novella 'Cycle of the Werewolf,' with the screenplay written by King himself.


Wolf (1994)
Description: A psychological horror-drama that explores the duality of man and beast, with a focus on the protagonist's gradual transformation.
Fact: The film was shot in sequence to allow the lead actor's physical appearance to change gradually throughout production.


Bad Moon (1996)
Description: A family horror film where a werewolf's curse threatens a suburban household, emphasizing tension and familial bonds under threat.
Fact: The film's werewolf was created using a mix of practical effects and animatronics, avoiding CGI.


Ginger Snaps (2000)
Description: A coming-of-age horror film that uses lycanthropy as a metaphor for puberty and female adolescence, blending body horror with dark humor.
Fact: The film's title refers to the protagonist's name and the snapping sound of a werewolf's jaws.


Dog Soldiers (2002)
Description: A military squad battles werewolves in a remote forest, combining action and horror with a focus on survival against monstrous foes.
Fact: The film was shot in Luxembourg, and the production had to deal with unpredictable weather and tight budgets.


The Wolfman (2010)
Description: A gothic horror remake that delves into the tragic curse of lycanthropy, with lavish period settings and intense transformation sequences.
Fact: The film's makeup effects were done by Rick Baker, who also worked on 'An American Werewolf in London.'


Late Phases (2014)
Description: A blind war veteran battles werewolves in a retirement community, blending horror with themes of aging and resilience.
Fact: The film's title is a play on words, referencing both the 'late phases' of life and the lunar cycle tied to werewolf lore.


Werewolves Within (2021)
Description: A horror-comedy whodunit where a snowbound town suspects a werewolf is among them, mixing humor with creature-feature suspense.
Fact: The film is based on a video game of the same name, though it takes significant creative liberties with the source material.
