Horror movies are great, but there’s a special kind of cinematic magic that happens when a movie manages to make you jump out of your skin and laugh hysterically in the exact same scene. Finding that perfect balance of gore and gags is an art form and ZEE 5 has curated a killer selection of modern Horror – Comedies that nail the brief.
If you’re tired of the usual predictable jump-scares and want a movie night that delivers genuine thrills mixed with brilliant humour – it’s time to fire up your streaming app. So just dim the lights and queue up these four tops- horror-comedies that are guaranteed to keep you entertained.
- Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)
If you love satirical humour mixed with Gen-Z slasher tropes – Bodies Bodies Bodies is the ultimate modern mystery ride. Directed by – Halina Reijn, this sharp-tongued thriller stars – Amandla Stenberg – Maria Bakalova and Rachel Sennott as a group of wealthy twenty-somethings who trap themselves in a remote mansion during a hurricane. To pass the time they decide to play a Parlor game of deduction but the night takes a catastrophic turn when an actual dead body is discovered.
As the rich, dramatic friends turn on each other with hilarious entitlement and blinding paranoia, Bodies Bodies Bodies beautifully skewers modern influencer culture while keeping you guessing exactly who the killer is until the final brilliant frame.
- Abigail (2024)
If you are looking for a wild, laugh-out-loud ride that completely upends classic monster lore – Abigail is an absolute masterpiece of chaotic fun. Directed by the visionary filmmaking duo – Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (the brilliant team behind Ready or Not and Scream), the film stars – Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens as part of a motley crew of hired criminals. The plot kicks off when they kidnap a seemingly innocent 12-year-old ballerina, played by – Alisha Weir and retreat to an isolated mansion to collect a massive ransom. The tables turn hilariously and violently when the group discovers they are locked inside with a centuries-old vampire who treats ballet choreography like a bloodsport. Delivering razor-sharp comedy and an ensemble cast that plays beautifully off one another, Abigail is a delightfully gory crowd-pleaser.
- Studio 666 (2022)
For the rock music enthusiasts and gorehounds alike, Studio 666 offers a wild – loud and incredibly bloody ride that doesn’t hold anything back. Directed by – BJ McDonnell, the horror-comedy uniquely stars the legendary real-life members of the Foo Fighters -Dave Grohl – Taylor Hawkins – Nate Mendel – Pat Smear – Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffee playing highly exaggerated fictional versions of themselves. Looking to record their highly anticipated tenth studio album the iconic rock band rents out an isolated Encino mansion steeped in a gruesome occult-driven history.
When a sinister creative block causes Dave Grohl to become brutally possessed by ancient supernatural forces the recording session devolves into a hilarious blood-soaked fight for survival as he turns on his own bandmates. A fun, loud and unapologetically over-the-top experience, Studio 666 is pure rock-and-roll horror entertainment.
- Renfield (2023)
Taking a legendary literary monster and giving it a brilliant modern psychological twist – Renfield serves up an exceptionally stylized action-packed comedy. Directed by – Chris McKay, the film stars – Nicholas Hoult as the title character, the long-suffering, codependent henchman to history’s most demanding, narcissistic boss: Count Dracula, brought to life in a delightfully unhinged performance by – Nicolas Cage. Fed up after centuries of securing prey for his master, Renfield attempts to build a normal life in modern-day New Orleans, finding a chaotic ally in a feisty traffic cop played by -Awkwafina.
Packed with spectacular – heavily stylized martial arts action – exploding limbs and fantastic comedic timing, Renfield transforms classic gothic lore into an absolute riot of a movie.
Ready for a movie night that delivers the perfect mix of screams and giggles? ZEE 5 is serving up premium Horror – Comedies that are perfect for an incredibly entertaining night in. Grab your favourite snacks – hit play and let the chaotic fun begin. Which hilarious nightmare are you streaming first?
