Listen, just because you like Halloween doesn't mean you enjoy being scared! The spooky life isn't for everyone—but everyone can still enjoy the holiday! There'a a bunch of Halloween humor out there, told in the form of Halloween jokes and Halloween memes. Heck, there are even a bunch of Halloween movies out there that are plenty humorous. Don't believe us? Just look at this list of the funniest scariest movies out there that truly strike the perfect balance between the two genres.
For anyone who really hates scary movies, there are several here that are mostly just silly, like Hocus Pocus or Ghostbusters. No sweat, right? There are also kids' Halloween movies that are family-friendly like Coraline and ParaNorman. Finally, lovers of dark comedy will enjoy watching Tim Burton classics such as Beetlejuice and Mars Attacks!. The only things missing are a giant tub of popcorn and Halloween candy!
While there are tons of ways to stay entertained this spooky season, these funny Halloween movies can't be beat. But if you're still in the mood for more, why not read a Halloween book after the credits roll? Go on, you can handle it!
There have been many renditions of the story of this classic family, but the 2019 animated version is truly a mix of all things creepy while still being family friendly. Kids will chuckle while covering their eyes from time to time!
Ah, reuniting with old friends during the holidays. It sounds sweet, especially to this family! But when they pay a visit to their longtime friends, something becomes clear: they are going to... die. But why don't their friends seem to care?
There's nothing scarier than a group of mean girls! Especially when they *all* have the same name. This classic stars Winona Ryder, who plays the role of Veronica—the one good character in the entire movie.
When an apocalypse threatens an entire town's existence, a teen and her friends do the only thing they know how to save the day: Sing, dance, and fight!
Everyone loves a good parody, especially when it centers around an already popular horror story. Watch this comedy-take on a group of friends who have to face justice on a gruesome crime they committed a year earlier.
When it comes to saving the world from hungry zombies, the last people you'd expect to be your heroes are this trio of misfits. But, they take on each grueling creature at once, making for one hilarious battle.
The Evil Dead series has made an impressive mark on both the comedy and cult genre. When there's a good looking hero who doesn't seem to know much of what's going on other than how to save the world from its demise, you know that it's a good watch. That's exactly why the third film in the franchise is so good!
There are scary ghosts—and there are ghosts with spunky personalities. The Haunted Mansion sees the latter! Eddie Murphy is the film's lead who must navigate an escape plan for him and his family after they become trapped by these more-than-sassy spirits.
It goes without saying that everyone knows the crew that calls themselves "The Goonies." They're a scattered, dysfunctional bunch who have big hearts and a means to find a hidden treasure at any cost.
Adam Sandler does it again! Even though this Netflix Halloween movie is more funny than scary, it has a few parts that'll definitely make you jump in your seat.
Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, and Abigail Breslin star in the horror comedy about a group of misfits trying to get across a zombie-filled America.
Casper is the friendliest (and funniest) ghost you'll know, but this classic about a father and daughter who move into Casper's mansion still packs in a few good scares.
Norman can see ghosts, which means he's not exactly the most popular kid at school. His life is flipped upside down when he learns about a centuries-old curse that's been put on his town that only he can reverse.
Turns out dying isn't the worst of Barbara and Adam Maitland's problems—it's the Deetzes family who has moved into their house and won't leave. Things only get worse when malicious spirit Beetlejuice gets involved.
When Coraline's parents force her to move, she discovers a secret door in her home that leads to another dimension—one where her parents listen to her. However, she starts to discover that there's something sinister going on and must escape before it's too late.
What's scarier than a haunted house? Um, probably one that's a literal monster! That's what the three protagonists of this animated film are up against as they try to destroy the killer house before it gobbles up trick-or-treaters.