Ben je fan van de bizarre, surrealistische horror-comedy 'John Dies at the End' (2013) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dan zit je hier goed! In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde unieke mix van horror, humor en absurditeit bieden. Perfect voor wie houdt van verhalen die de grenzen van de realiteit oprekken.

Evil Dead II (1987)
Beschreibung: A perfect blend of horror and slapstick comedy, featuring grotesque visuals and over-the-top gore.
Fakt: Considered both a sequel and a soft reboot of the original 'Evil Dead.' Sam Raimi used inventive low-budget techniques to create the film's effects.


Army of Darkness (1992)
Beschreibung: A chaotic mix of horror, fantasy, and comedy with quotable one-liners and surreal action sequences.
Fakt: The film's famous line 'Groovy' was improvised by Bruce Campbell. Originally intended to be much darker in tone.


Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Beschreibung: Blends horror and comedy with a focus on absurdity and character-driven humor, while still delivering genuine scares.
Fakt: The first installment in Edgar Wright's 'Three Flavours Cornetto' trilogy. Many scenes were shot in the same locations as the British TV series 'Spaced.'


Hot Fuzz (2007)
Beschreibung: Combines action, comedy, and horror elements with a fast-paced, witty script and over-the-top violence.
Fakt: Features numerous references to classic action films. The fictional village of Sandford was filmed in Wells, Somerset.


Slither (2006)
Beschreibung: A gory, darkly comedic horror film with grotesque body horror and eccentric small-town characters.
Fakt: James Gunn's directorial debut. The creature effects were inspired by classic '80s horror films.


The World's End (2013)
Beschreibung: Mixes sci-fi, comedy, and existential themes with chaotic energy and eccentric characters.
Fakt: The final film in Edgar Wright's 'Three Flavours Cornetto' trilogy. The pub crawl featured in the movie was based on Wright's own experiences.


This Is the End (2013)
Beschreibung: A surreal, apocalyptic comedy with self-aware humor and bizarre supernatural occurrences.
Fakt: The actors play exaggerated versions of themselves. Many improvised scenes made it into the final cut.


The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Beschreibung: Mixes horror with dark comedy and meta-commentary on genre tropes, featuring bizarre and surreal elements.
Fakt: Originally written by Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard as a critique of horror movie clichés. The film was delayed for years due to MGM's financial troubles.


What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Beschreibung: A mockumentary-style horror-comedy with absurd humor and supernatural elements, focusing on quirky characters.
Fakt: Originally a short film before being expanded into a feature. Later inspired a TV series of the same name.


Happy Death Day (2017)
Beschreibung: A horror-comedy with a time-loop premise, blending slasher tropes with witty humor and unexpected twists.
Fakt: The film's budget was only $
