Ben je fan van 'When the Screaming Starts' (2021) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt 10 aanraders die dezelfde unieke mix van horror, humor en spanning bieden. Perfect voor liefhebbers van donkere komedie en psychologische thrillers!

Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Beschreibung: A zombie comedy that balances gore with heartfelt humor, offering a fresh take on the undead apocalypse.
Fakt: The film's budget was only £4 million. It was the first installment in Edgar Wright's 'Three Flavours Cornetto' trilogy.


Zombieland (2009)
Beschreibung: A post-apocalyptic zombie comedy with a focus on survival rules and quirky characters.
Fakt: The film features a cameo by Bill Murray as himself. It was one of the first major zombie comedies to achieve mainstream success.


The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Beschreibung: A meta-horror film that deconstructs genre tropes with a mix of comedy and horror, blending satire with unexpected twists.
Fakt: The film was delayed for nearly three years due to MGM's financial troubles. It features a cameo by Sigourney Weaver in the final act.


The Final Girls (2015)
Beschreibung: A horror-comedy that blends slasher tropes with emotional depth, exploring grief through a meta-narrative.
Fakt: The film pays homage to 1980s slasher films, particularly 'Friday the 13th.' It features a unique 'film-within-a-film' structure.


Cooties (2014)
Beschreibung: A horror-comedy about a zombie outbreak among children, mixing gore with absurd humor.
Fakt: The film was co-written by Leigh Whannell, who also co-created 'Saw.' It was shot in just 23 days.


What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Beschreibung: A mockumentary-style horror-comedy that pokes fun at vampire lore while maintaining a darkly humorous tone.
Fakt: The film was shot in just 19 days. It later inspired a successful TV series of the same name.


Happy Death Day (2017)
Beschreibung: A horror-comedy with a time-loop premise that mixes suspense, humor, and a whodunit mystery.
Fakt: The film was shot in just 24 days. It was originally titled 'Half to Death' before being changed.


Ready or Not (2019)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic thriller that satirizes wealthy families and their bizarre rituals, blending horror with sharp wit.
Fakt: The film's climax features a shocking practical effects sequence. It was inspired by classic board games like 'Hide and Seek.'


One Cut of the Dead (2017)
Beschreibung: A low-budget horror-comedy that cleverly plays with filmmaking techniques and delivers a surprising, heartfelt twist.
Fakt: The entire first act is filmed in a single 37-minute take. It was made on a shoestring budget of around $25,


The Dead Don't Die (2019)
Beschreibung: A deadpan zombie comedy with a star-studded cast, offering a quirky take on the apocalypse.
Fakt: The film features Bill Murray, Adam Driver, and Tilda Swinton in lead roles. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
