These Horror-Comedy Movies Put the “HA!” in Halloween
And they're all streaming on Peacock now.
Key Takeaways
- A wide range of horror-comedies blend scares with humor, from cult classics like Shaun of the Dead to darker, more satirical films such The People Under the Stairs.
- Many horror-comedy selections are streaming on Peacock now.
It’s that time of year again! Leaves are dying. Nights are getting longer and darker. The veil that separates the living from the dead is beginning to wear thin. If you’re searching for laughs during this sinister season, look no further — here are some hilarious horror-comedy movies streaming on Peacock this Halloween.
The best horror-comedies streaming on Peacock
Renfield (2023)
In the latest spin on the classic saga, Renfield enters a self-help group for people in codependent relationships as he attempts to extract himself from his job as Dracula’s familiar. Nicolas Cage plays the infamous bloodsucker with ghoulish aplomb as he demands Renfield bring him “a handful of nuns” or perhaps “a busload of cheerleaders.”
Stream Renfield on Peacock.
Death Becomes Her (1992)
Two queens of the silver screen unite in this beloved cult classic: Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep play frenemies fighting over the same man, played by Bruce Willis, and a potion that grants eternal youth. It’s a whip-smart satire of Hollywood’s unrealistic beauty standards and the lengths folks will go to preserve their corporeal beauty.
Stream Death Becomes Her on Peacock.
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Krampus (2015)
Based on the mythical spirit from European folklore, Krampus tells the story of Santa’s evil foil. Unlike Saint Nick, Krampus does not come to town bearing gifts — he comes to punish those who were left off the nice list. In this film, the horned demon terrorizes a family that’s lost power on Christmas Eve during a massive snowstorm.
Stream Krampus on Peacock.
The Love Witch (2016)
In this wry satire of the femme fatale trope, Elaine is a young witch who uses “love magic” to lure men into her deadly web. It’s aesthetically flawless, made to look like a 1960s Technicolor film with the northern California coast as its backdrop and gemlike hues inspired by the Thoth tarot deck. The humor is subtle here, but so satisfying when Elaine drops bits of wisdom, like “According to experts, men are very fragile” with a mischievous glint in her eye.
Stream The Love Witch on Peacock.
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Happy Death Day (2017)
A college student has to re-live the day she's murdered over and over again until she figures out who's trying to kill her — and stops them. This sharp, clever film feels like a cross between Groundhog Day and Scream with a dash of Legally Blonde mixed in. (Translation: You'll have a great time watching!)
Stream Happy Death Day on Peacock.
The People Under the Stairs (1991)
In this grimly funny Wes Craven number, the monsters are landlords named Mommy and Daddy whose basement is filled with cannibalistic children. The People Under the Stairs draws inspiration from the anguish of late-stage capitalism and the resultant wealth hoarding that broadens social inequities.
Stream The People Under the Stairs on Peacock.
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
A parody of classic zombie movies like Night of the Living Dead, Shaun of the Dead centers on a directionless twentysomething who wakes up to find London in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. He must cross the city to save his mom and girlfriend, and in the process invokes countless silly horror tropes.
Stream Shaun of the Dead on Peacock.
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2011)
In a smart takedown of a worn-out horror trope — that hillbillies in the woods are waiting to kidnap unsuspecting youths — Tucker & Dale vs. Evil centers those hillbillies as the protagonists and heroes. Watching Tucker and Dale become increasingly befuddled as to why a group of college kids is afraid of them is truly hilarious.
Stream Tucker & Dale vs. Evil on Peacock.
Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood & Honey (2023)
Blood stains the Hundred Acre Wood in this gory reimaging of Winnie-the-Pooh. After leaving his anthropomorphic animal friends to attend college, Christopher Robin returns with his girlfriend to find they’ve all gone feral. Cue Pooh and Piglet’s rampage of terror, which is way funnier than it probably should be.
Stream Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood & Honey on Peacock.
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