We’re huge horror movie fans around here, but a full-throated, gory horror film might not be everyone’s cup of tea. That’s why we’re also big fans of horror comedies, which mix scary moments with jokes that can keep things from getting too grisly. If you’re a horror film newbie, a bit of a scaredy cat, or just someone looking for something that manages to keep a light tone amidst all the terror, these ten horror-comedy movies streaming on Netflix right now are exactly what you’re looking for.
These funny horror films include some absolute classics of the 21st century, like “Zombieland” and “This Is the End.” There are also quite a few Netflix original films that fit the bill too, keeping things scary and silly in equal measure. There are hidden gems, cult classics, and even one horror rom-com that manages to squeeze some true romance out of the zombie apocalypse. Whatever your horror movie plans, one of these movies might perfectly satisfy your cravings.
Ahead, these are ten great horror-comedy movies now streaming on Netflix.
– Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Victoria Edel
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"The Babysitter"
“The Babysitter” stars Samara Weaving as a killer babysitter preying on the unsuspecting kid she’s in charge of. The film is ultimately funny and heartfelt, but that doesn’t stop the McG-directed horror-comedy from being drenched in blood, as Weaving’s pals get rightfully picked off by the clever kid. The 2017 movie also got a sequel, 2020’s “The Babysitter: Killer Queen,” which is also streaming on Netflix.
Watch “The Babysitter” on Netflix.
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"Little Evil"
A recently married man’s (Adam Scott) relationship with his new stepson faces a few hurdles in this horror-comedy when he begins to suspect that the preteen might actually be the antichrist.
Watch “Little Evil” on Netflix.
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"Stree"
An Indian horror-comedy film, “Stree”‘s plot is loosely based on an urban legend about a spirit who knocks on people’s doors at night. This mysterious spirit belongs to a woman who abducts men as she pleases and leaves only their clothes behind.
Watch “Stree” on Netflix.
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"Day Shift"
In Netflix’s “Day Shift,” Jamie Foxx stars as a pool cleaner. Well, pool cleaner is the cover for his real job: being a vampire hunter. The cast of this very funny horror film also includes Dave Franco, Snoop Dogg, and Meagan Good.
Watch “Day Shift” on Netflix.
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"Zombieland"
“Zombieland,” released in 2009, might be the most iconic horror-comedy film of that decade. The movie picks up months after a zombie apocalypse when survivors are fighting for resources. The survivors played by Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin form a delicate partnership to try to survive in the wasteland. The movie is heavy on the laughs but with all the zombie-fighting drama your heart desires.
Watch “Zombieland” on Netflix.
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"Warm Bodies"
Who said horror comedies can’t have a little romance too? In “Warm Bodies,” Nicholas Hoult plays a zombie who falls in love with a human girl, played by Teresa Palmer. There are guts and glory but also a couple you’ll genuinely root for despite overwhelming odds.
Watch “Warm Bodies” on Netflix.
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"This Is the End"
“This Is the End,” directed and written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, follows a group of male comedians (playing heightened versions of themselves) as they try to survive the apocalypse. The movie is jam-packed with celebrity cameos, including Emma Watson, Michael Cera, and Rihanna, and it mines its horrifying circumstances for over-the-top comedy.
Watch “This Is the End” on Netflix.
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"Vampires vs. the Bronx"
“Vampire vs. the Bronx” follows a group of kids who have to defend their Bronx neighborhood when a group of vampires appear. The movie masterfully weaves together horror and comedy while critiquing gentrification.
Watch “Vampires vs. the Bronx” on Netflix.
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"We Have a Ghost"
“We Have a Ghost,” released this February, follows a family that moves into a new home only to discover that it’s haunted. As they try to help their ghost (played by David Harbour) move on, they get caught up in conspiracies on both planes of existence.
Watch “We Have a Ghost” on Netflix.
