The 5 Best Horror Comedy Series to Watch
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Balancing the best of comedy with a slightly darker tone, the horror-comedy genre tends to be very versatile, appealing to both audiences or even viewers who are just getting into the genre.
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Some are anthologies, while others are continuous episodes and seasons that keep viewers engaged through storylines that span numerous seasons.
Check out below the 5 best horror comedy series to watch:
Scream Queens (2015-2016)
Having legendary Ryan Murphy as one of its creators, famous for being involved in series like American Horror Story, American Crime Story, and Glee.
Scream Queens focuses on the Kappa Kappa Tau sorority at Wallace University, led by Chanel Oberlin (Emma Roberts) and her followers Chanels #2 (Ariana Grande), #3 (Billie Lourd), and #5 (Abigail Breslin), who are threatened by Dean Cathy Munsch (Jamie Lee Curtis).
The events reignite a murder mystery that occurred 20 years ago, with the resurgence of a serial killer dressed as the Red Devil mascot, who begins attacking sorority members.
Santa Clarita Diet (2017-2019)
In Santa Clarita Diet, Sheila and Joel are a normal couple whose lives turn upside down when Sheila suddenly dies. However, when she comes back to life, she discovers she must consume humans to survive.
The series manages to find the right recipe to terrify and entertain its audience with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
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Ash Vs. Evil Dead (2015-2018)
Decades after the events of the films, Ash Vs. Evil Dead manages to maintain the pace while delivering the classic scares of Sam Raimi. Ash Williams has spent three decades avoiding responsibilities. However, when the dead return to terrorize the world, he reluctantly springs back into action to save the day.
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? (1969-1970)
It was at this exact moment that Scooby-Doo became a pop culture phenomenon, because Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? was a children's program that had enough to keep anyone entertained, including adults.
The series available to watch on HBO Max focuses on a group of young people and their dog who investigate scary mysteries involving monsters and ghosts. It's worth noting that the group has already received numerous other films, cartoons, and more.
Tales from the Crypt (1989-1996)
The horror anthology series aired on HBO bringing the classic EC Comics to life with hilarious and scary details. Hosted by the witty Crypt Keeper, Tales from the Crypt presents a different tale that usually involved a character receiving punishment by supernatural means.
However, this is one of the horror-comedy series that leans more toward horror than comedy, but still a solid pick for those looking for a series in the genre.
