Cheesy Horror Movies

From Mel Brooks, starring Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle
Rated PG

Young Frankenstein is a classic horror-comedy directed by Mel Brooks. The movie tells the story of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder), a descendant of the infamous mad scientist. He inherits a castle in Transylvania and is determined to prove that his grandfather's experiments with reanimating the dead were successful. With the help of Igor (Marty Feldman), a hunchbacked assistant, and Inga (Teri Garr), his lab assistant, Frederick brings a corpse to life and creates a monster (Peter Boyle). They then must deal with the consequences of their creations while also trying to keep it a secret from the fearful villagers. The movie is filled with witty humor and classic gags, making it a timeless classic in the genre of horror-comedies.

From Ivan Reitman, starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis
Rated PG

Ghostbusters is a 1984 supernatural comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Sigourney Weaver. The plot revolves around a group of parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. After they are hired to rid a Manhattan high-rise of a supernatural presence, they face a greater threat when an ancient sorcerer attempts to take over the world. With help from a streetwise receptionist, the Ghostbusters use their proton packs to battle the evil forces and save the city.

From Sam Raimi, starring Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks, Kassie Wesley DePaiva
Rated R

Evil Dead II is a 1987 American horror comedy film directed by Sam Raimi and a parody sequel to the 1981 horror film The Evil Dead. The film stars Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, who is trapped in a remote cabin in the woods and attacked by demonic forces. The film follows Ash's struggle to survive the night as he is forced to battle the evil dead, which possess the bodies of the dead. The movie features a mixture of horror and comedy, with a blend of slapstick and over-the-top gore. It is widely considered to be one of the best horror comedies of all time, and has spawned two sequels and a television series.

From Peter Jackson, starring Timothy Balme, Diana Peñalver, Elizabeth Moody, Ian Watkin
Rated R

Dead Alive (also known as Braindead) is a 1992 horror-comedy directed by Peter Jackson. The movie follows Lionel, an awkward young man living with his domineering mother in a small New Zealand town. When his mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey, she begins to transform into a zombie, and Lionel discovers that the zombie plague is spreading through the town. In order to protect his mother and the townspeople, Lionel embarks on a mission of gory destruction, using lawnmowers, shotguns, and even a giant zombie-summoning voodoo doll to fight the hordes of undead. With its outrageous violence and dark humor, Dead Alive is a cult classic and a wildly entertaining ride.

From Tim Burton, starring Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, Annie McEnroe
Rated PG

Beetlejuice is a 1988 American comedy-fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. The film stars Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, and Michael Keaton as the title character, Betelgeuse. After Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck in a state of limbo as ghosts in their beloved home. To scare away the new owners, the Deetzes, Barbara and Adam go to a "bio-exorcist" for help. The bio-exorcist turns out to be Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton), a mischievous, prank-pulling ghost with an outrageous sense of humor. Betelgeuse helps them attempt to scare away the Deetzes and their teenage daughter, Lydia (Winona Ryder), while they try to find a way to pass into the afterlife. Along the way, they encounter a variety of strange characters, including Otho (Glenn Shadix), a decorator with an overactive imagination, and Juno (Sylvia Sydney), a caseworker from the afterlife. In the end, Betelgeuse and Barbara and Adam come up with a plan to restore their home

From John Landis, starring David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Joe Belcher, Griffin Dunne
Rated R

An American Werewolf in London is a horror-comedy directed by John Landis in 1981. The film follows two American college students, Jack and David, who are touring England and find themselves in a remote area of the North Yorkshire Moors. After being attacked by a mysterious creature, the two are separated and Jack is killed. David survives and is taken to a London hospital. There he is visited by the ghost of Jack, who warns him that he will turn into a werewolf if he doesn’t commit suicide before the next full moon. David soon discovers that he is cursed and must find a way to stop the transformation from occurring. Faced with the horrors of turning into a beast, David must confront his inner demons and find a way to save himself. Along the way, he meets a strange cast of characters, all of whom help him in his own unique way. As the full moon approaches, David must find a way to save himself and protect those he loves from the wrath of a werewolf’s curse.

From Sam Raimi, starring Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Marcus Gilbert, Ian Abercrombie
Rated R

From Sam Raimi, starring Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker
Rated NC-17

From Wes Craven, starring Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund, John Saxon
Rated R

From Jim Sharman, starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien
Rated R

From Joe Dante, starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, John Louie
Rated PG

From Dan O'Bannon, starring Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews
Rated R

From Brian De Palma, starring Paul Williams, William Finley, Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham
Rated PG

From Stuart Gordon, starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale
Rated Unrated

From Robert Rodriguez, starring Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Juliette Lewis, Quentin Tarantino
Rated R

From Joel Schumacher, starring Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, Barnard Hughes
Rated R

From Michael Lehmann, starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk
Rated R

From Ron Underwood, starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross
Rated PG-13

From Frank Oz, starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, Levi Stubbs
Rated PG-13

From Tom Holland, starring Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Roddy McDowall
Rated R

From Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Dan Hedaya
Rated PG-13

From Don Coscarelli, starring Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis, Bob Ivy, Ella Joyce
Rated R

From Fred Dekker, starring Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht, Duncan Regehr
Rated PG-13

From Richard Donner, starring Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe, John Glover
Rated PG-13

From Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack
Rated PG-13