5 horror movie comedies for the easily scared to stream this Halloween
Laugh through the pain
· TechRadarFeatures By Lucy Buglass published 31 October 2024
Throughout Halloween Week, we've been dropping loads of recommendations for what to watch on the best streaming services. But many of them fall under the scarier category, full of tension, jumps and visuals that will make you sleep with the lights on. If none of those take your fancy, this is the article for you.
One of the best things about horror is that it blends beautifully with comedy, and I've got five recommendations that you can find on Netflix, Peacock, and more if you want to celebrate Halloween without the big scares. More funny than outright scary, these are a great way to ease yourself into the genre.
Shaun of the Dead
Shaun of the Dead | 20th Anniversary Official Trailer - YouTube
Director: Edgar Wright
Running time: 99 minutes
Where to stream: Peacock (US), Netflix (UK), Netflix, Binge (AU)
In my opinion, this is Edgar Wright's finest work. The first in his iconic Cornetto Trilogy sees him spoofing the zombie genre flawlessly, and this movie really does have everything. There's so much packed into the runtime that it was affectionately dubbed a zom-rom-com, yes, zombie romantic comedy! What more could you possibly want?
Titular Shaun (Simon Pegg) finds himself at the center of a zombie outbreak and he decides to protect his friends, family, and some irritating flatmates by going to the pub, the safest place he can think of. Not only is this hilarious, it's also emotional and beautifully edited, and there's a great soundtrack too. It's hard to find fault with one of the best Edgar Wright movies Shaun of the Dead.
Scream
SCREAM | Official Trailer | Paramount Movies - YouTube
Director: Wes Craven
Running time: 111 minutes
Where to stream: Max (US), Netflix (UK), Netflix, Binge (AU)
"Do you like scary movies?". No? Well, I suppose you don't really if you've clicked on an article about horror comedies. Honestly, you've dodged a bullet there because this line of questioning sees the characters in Scream targeted by a masked killer known as Ghostface, who is terrorising the small town of Woodsboro, especially vulnerable high schoolers.
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