The 25 Best Horror Comedies of the 2020s (So Far), Ranked

Updated Oct 6, 2026, 4:58 AM EDT Writing from the Chicagoland area in Illinois, Robert is an avid movie watcher and will take just about any excuse to find time to go to his local movie theaters. Robert graduated from Bradley University with degrees in Journalism and Game Design with a minor in Film Studies. Robert tries his best to keep up with all the latest movie releases, from those released in theaters to those released on streaming. While he doesn't always keep up with the latest TV shows, he makes it a goal to watch nearly every major new release possible. He has been honing his craft and following any and all movie news all his life, leading up to now, where he has a vast knowledge of film and film history. He also logs every movie that he watches on his Letterboxd page, and has hosted a weekly online movie night with his closest friends for over 6 years. While they seem like complete opposites, rarely have two different genres complemented and worked so well together as horror and comedy. The harsh contrast between gore, violence, and scares and silly, non-serious comedy has made for a collection of highly memorable and iconic experiences over the years. Ranging from massive blockbuster hits like Zombieland and Gremlins to certified cult classics like Evil Dead and Jennifer's Body, the combination is a fan favorite among audiences. The 2020s have been no stranger to exceptional horror comedy experiences, playing into the latest trends and conventions of horror filmmaking and modern humor. Horror comedy is arguably at the height of its popularity and capabilities, with exciting new and creative films in the genre released throughout the year to audience acclaim. Indeed, these are the best horror comedies from the 2020s so far, proving that a film can make viewers scream in fear and laughter alike. 25 'Y2K' (2024) Image via A24 A wildly entertaining apocalyptic horror comedy as well as a brazen blast to the past and reexamination of the goofy trends and culture of the late '90s, Y2K gets a lot of mileage out of the inherent fun of its premise. The film takes place in an alternate version of New Year's Eve, 1999, where the fabled Y2K bug rumor ends up coming true, plunging the world into a chaotic, technology-caused apocalypse. As a dangerous virus begins harvesting humanity for their brainpower, it becomes up to a ragtag group of teens to save their lives as well as the entire world. While more subdued and character-driven than many other horror comedies of the 2020s, Y2K's distinct flavor of comedy and absurdist wit helps it stand out with an array of memorable scenes and standout moments. It acts as a massive love letter to the '90s as a whole, embracing the stark difference that 25 years can make in culture as it stars a wide cast of teens who weren't even alive during the decade. 24 'Totally Killer' (2023) Image via Blumhouse Combining a classic slasher with a time-travel story, Totally Killer sees the notorious "Sweet Sixteen Killer" returning to take his revenge upon a small suburban town 35 years after his first murder spree. To discover the identity of the killer, 17-year-old Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) accidentally travels back in time to 1987, right before the first killing spree took place. With a newfound determination, Jamie is determined to hunt down and stop the killer despite the culture shock of now being in the '80s. Time travel stories have always been rife with comedic potential, and combining this premise with the inherent charm and energy of a classic '80s slasher makes for a match made in heaven. Totally Killer is tongue-in-cheek, not only in its commentary and reflection on society's evolution in the past 35 years but also in the conventions and tropes of '80s slashers as a whole. It all comes together to make an experience that does justice to the classic slashers that it's a love letter to. 23 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' (2026) Image via Searchlight Pictures The original Ready or Not was one of the biggest pleasant surprise horror comedies of the 2010s, largely launching the careers of Radio Silence and finding great strength with its memorable characters and over-the-top bloodshed. The sequel largely continues this streak of horror comedy excellence, as Ready or Not 2: Here I Come features more wild characters, more ruthless violence, and a lot of the same sickly dark humor that made the original a hit. The biggest draw of this sequel over the original is the addition of Kathryn Newton as sister Faith McCaullay, with her inherent chemistry and sisterly dynamic with Samara Weaving's Grace acting as the biggest strength of the film. Ready or Not 2 is also home to a lot of incredibly memorable sequences, including a hilarious pepper-spray-blinded fight scene and yet another iconic finale full of blood explosions. It certainly lives up to the reputation and fun factor of the original runaway hit, showing the growth Radio Silence has had since their breakout film. 22 'Willy's Wonderland' (2021) Image via Screen Media Films Easily one of Nicolas Cage's most underrated films, Willy's Wonderland sees him as a quiet and stoic man who, after having his car break down, agrees to work off the repair costs by cleaning an abandoned family fun center. However, the job is far from as simple, as he is forced to face a crew of deadly, haunted animatronics that roam the building at night with a thirst for bloodshed. As he fights and takes down the animatronics night after night, a group of teens ends up breaking into the building at the same time in search of answers. While the film takes clear inspiration from the trend of haunted, killer animatronics popularized by the Five Nights at Freddy's video games, Willy's Wonderland certainly takes a more comedic and over-the-top approach to the premise. From Cage's hilarious non-speaking performance to the chaotic and absurd designs and hilarious action sequences, it makes for a much more comedic experience than the actual Five Nights at Freddy's movie. 21 'Hell of a Summer' (2025) Image via Neon Taking inspiration from classic slashers of old while adding its own signature Gen Z flair to its execution, Hell of a Summer is a simple yet incredibly approachable slasher comedy that embraces the fun and absurdity of the summer camp horror film. The film plays out like many of the summer camp horror films that inspired it, following a mysterious masked killer laying waste to various teenage camp counselors, forcing them to turn on each other as bodies begin to pile up. What the film may be lacking in originality, it massively makes up for in terms of charm and an electrifyingly fun time, with the chemistry and antics of the cast largely being felt while watching the film. Especially for younger viewers who may not be as acclimated to the world of horror, Hell of a Summer is a great, light starting point for the genre that exudes charm and good vibes with each scene. It's a fun modernization of classic trends, tailor-made for the modern audience who hasn't seen these trends capitalized on in a long time. 20 'Abigail' (2024) Image via Universal Pictures One of many exceptional horror-comedy efforts from Radio Silence, Abigail sees a group of criminals tasked with kidnapping a young ballerina girl in order to obtain a ransom from her deadly gang leader father. However, as the night goes on, it becomes increasingly apparent that this is far from just an ordinary young girl, but instead a bloodthirsty vampire who sees them as her latest prey. The night soon becomes one of survival as they are forced to find any way to take down the vampire threat before they end up being killed in the process. Abigail has a very tongue-in-cheek tone as it relishes and amplifies the fun to be had from a killer vampire girl premise, brought together by exceptional performances not just from Alisha Weir as the titular Abigail, but the entire squad of criminals. Instead of simply letting the comedy of a killer little girl do all the work, however, the film finds a great deal of comedy from other avenues, whether it be chemistry between the main cast or building off of the intricacies of Abigail as a villain. 19 'Werewolves Within' (2021) Image via IFC Films Adapting an extremely obscure VR video game into a werewolf whodunit film, Werewolves Within was largely given free rein to tell its own wild murder mystery film since the original game didn't really have a big story to latch onto. However, this incredibly underrated video game adaptation does a perfect job of recapturing the manic energy and chaos of a social deduction mystery game, with everyone pointing fingers at one another while the killer is hidden in plain sight. Directed by CollegeHumor alum Josh Ruben, Werewolves Within is absolutely killer in terms of its comedic timing and depth, being incredibly self-aware of the strengths of horror comedy and murder mysteries as a whole. The film deserves a hell of a lot more appreciation and love in the horror comedy space, with its overwhelming charm and passion going a long way in terms of making it easily one of the most underrated and overlooked horror comedies of the 2020s so far. 18 'Renfield' (2023) Image via Universal Pictures Another hilarious horror comedy with Nicolas Cage in a primary role, Renfield brings the classic characters of Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) and Dracula (Cage) to the modern era. Growing tired and annoyed with his life of indentured servitude under the prince of darkness, Renfield begins to reevaluate and finds a path to redemption away from the clutches of Dracula. It doesn't take long before Dracula catches on to Renfield's schemes, however, placing him in danger and unleashing Dracula and his darkness upon the world. While fans of the classic horror icons were initially hesitant about such a brash and comedic interpretation of the character, Renfield was a pleasant surprise with its mixture of love for the original character and overwhelming violence and gore. Its filmmaking chops give it the ability to win over its audiences in spades, making for a fun and exciting blend of action, comedy, and horror that revels in its display of carnage and bloodshed. 17 'Cocaine Bear' (2023) Image via Universal Pictures Easily one of the funniest and most absurd premises of recent memory, Cocaine Bear became a runaway hit for many as soon as it was announced, as the very notion of a movie about a killer bear on cocaine was enough to sell people on the film. Inspired by an unbelievable true story, the film follows various quirky characters, including cops, criminals, tourists, and young kids, all converging in a Georgia forest in the 1980s, unaware of the deadly 500-pound black bear beginning a cocaine-fueled rampage. Cocaine Bear certainly lives up to its absurdist B-Movie inspiration, feeling like a high-budget version of a schlocky horror movie made entirely for its shocking title, like Sharknado or Shark Exorcist. However, there is a distinct self-aware tone and execution that elevates Cocaine Bear above the standard B-movie affair, using its higher budget to make the most out of the absurd premise. The film features just about everything one would want from a film titled Cocaine Bear, with loads of drugs, bloodshed, and over-the-top characters that are built to be cheered at when they get mauled. 16 'Queens of the Dead' (2025) Image Via IFC Films A directorial debut from Tina Romero, daughter of legendary zombie filmmaker George A. Romero, Queens of the Dead largely follows in the footsteps of previous zombie comedies from the Romero family, although with the added flair and personality of being a queer film. The film sees a classic zombie apocalypse break out in Brooklyn, with a group of drag queens and club kids having to put aside their differences and work together to fight the undead. Queens of the Dead acts as a beautiful marriage of classic zombie tropes and modern queer culture, creating a deeply personal cinematic experience whose passion and love are felt in every frame. The overwhelming passion placed into this film serves to amplify the comedy and absurdity of it all, with wildly entertaining characters interacting with the terror of a zombie apocalypse in the absolute funniest possible ways. While zombie comedy movies have largely fallen out of style in the 2020s, Queens of the Dead shows that there is still new ground to break within the subgenre.