With M3GAN being released in January 2023, horror fans anticipate a fun new horror comedy with a fresh take on the evil doll trope and a story that doesn't take itself too seriously. Although genuinely scary films will take the cake forever when it comes to what fans of the genre want to watch, a horror comedy can be a nice change.
From an '80s Christmas horror movie to a recent story about how very wrong a first date can go, there are several fun horror comedies with hilarious quotes that prove how memorable the mix of humor and terror can be.
Billy Sees The Gremlins Having Fun In Gremlins (1984)
"They're watching Snow White. And they love it."
Fans are excited for the Gremlins HBO Max TV series called Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai and the original is one of the most timeless 1980s horror movies. One of the most memorable and attention-getting scenes is when the Gremlins watch Snow White. When Kate Beringer (Phoebe Cates) asks what's happening, Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) responds.
The Gremlins have just been absolutely chaotic, getting into all kinds of mischief, and watching them happily watch a popular Disney film is too funny. It proves how unpredictable they are, despite the rules that Billy hears about at the beginning of the popular Christmas movie.
Tucker Talks To The Sheriff In Tucker And Dale Vs Evil (2010)
"Oh hidy-ho officer, we've had a doozy of a day. There we were minding our own business, just doing chores around the house, when kids started killing themselves all over my property."
Tucker (Alan Tudyk) and Dale (Tyler Labine) are the endearing characters in the underrated 2010s horror movie Tucker And Dale Vs. Evil. They meet college students who think that they have committed murder when they are just excited about a lake house that they purchased. When they run into a sheriff, Tucker mentions what happened.
Tucker's explanation is as goofy as the rest of the movie and proves that he and his friend have no self-awareness. Instead of admitting that they know that this situation looks bad, they believe wholeheartedly in their innocence and forge ahead, hoping that things work out for themselves.
Heather References R.L. Stine In Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021)
"'It began as a prank and ended in murder.' Fantastic choice. I love this one."
One of the best teen horror comedies, Fear Street Part One: 1994 has a perfect opening scene that is familiar to fans of Scream. Heather (Maya Hawke) is working at a video store and says a hilarious quote about a film adaptation of an R.L. Stine Fear Street novel. While the tone of the scene changes quickly and a masked killer chases Heather around the mall, this moment sets up the Netflix Fear Street trilogy trilogy which is a mix of scary and silly.
The tagline for the film is a fun nod to the corny ways that films are often described, especially when whoever penned them is trying to sound as terrifying as possible. While this scene is brief, it shows that Heather is a fun, friendly person with a particular interest in the horror genre, which is also a reference to how much the Scream characters know about scary movies.
Sophie Describes Her Friends In Bodies, Bodies, Bodies (2022)
"They're not as nihilistic as they look on the internet. That's just what they want you to think."
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The 2022 A24 horror satire comedy Bodies Bodies Bodies uses Gen Z steroetypes, particularly when Sophie (Amandla Stenberg) introduces her partner Bee (Maria Bakalova) to her old friend group. Sophie makes a joke about how her pals portray themselves online, which is one reason why the film is an intelligent look at how young adults use social media.
Bodies Bodies Bodies is a satirical film and this quote is not only funny but also gets to the heart of the problem with the characters: they are full of themselves and think that everyone should listen to their every thought. While Sophie tries to make her partner feel more comfortable, Sophie is hiding a lot herself and is just as guilty of wanting to be liked and cool.
Mollie And Noa Discuss Dating In Fresh (2022)
"Stupid b*tch left the whole sea for a man."
Fresh is one of Hulu's best horror movies and the film focuses on how dating drama can become evil. In a smart scene, Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Mollie (Jojo T. Gibbs) discuss how tough and awkward it can be to try to meet someone. When they bring up the fairy tale portrayed in Disney movies, they talk about how Ariel shouldn't give everything up for Eric in The Little Mermaid.
Since relationships have been a common topic of discussion in pop culture, this quote stands out more and seems even funnier. It's relatable to mention a popular movie character who is seen as someone who has an epic romance and add that she should focus on herself instead. The differences between the original Little Mermaid and the movie show that there is a big focus on Ariel finding love when self-love would be just as great.