Lisa Frankenstein and 4 Other New Must-See Horror Comedies for Your Next Movie Night
Crazy time travel, the long-awaited return of Beetlejuice, and a gripping tale of body-swapping.
Looking for something both funny and scary to watch with your friends? Here is a list of new comedy horror movies that are perfect for a weekend night out.
1. Time Cut, 2024
In 2003, high school student Summer was the victim of a serial killer. Her younger sister, Lucy, was born after the tragedy. Lucy never knew Summer, but grew up in her shadow as every new acquaintance compared the girl to her tragically deceased sister.
One day, Lucy is miraculously transported from 2024 to the past. She encounters a world she has only heard stories about: happy parents, Summer, her friends, and the atmosphere of the 2000s. Lucy decides to find out who is behind the crimes in order to prevent her sister's murder.
Time Cut is filled to the brim with elements of the era that will definitely cause a fit of nostalgia for millennials, and the detective line will probably keep you guessing.
2. It's What's Inside, 2024
A pre-wedding party is business as usual until one of the guests, tech genius Forbes, brings a mysterious body-swapping machine. The friends decide to test the device, turning the evening into a guessing game as to who is in whose body.
But the fun quickly turns to tension when it becomes clear that some of the guests do not want to return to their old lives.
It's What's Inside is a satirical horror that deftly balances comedy and absurdity, forcing viewers to watch closely as the cards are played.
3. Lisa Frankenstein, 2024
In 1989, quiet high school student Lisa is trying to find her place in a world where her mother is gone. She now lives with her father, stepmother and stepsister, who in their own way try to help Lisa adjust, not understanding the depth of her grief.
Mostly, the girl escapes from reality in the cemetery. One day she finds the grave of a young musician and begins to imagine what his life might have been like. Unexpectedly, Lisa is helped by a lightning strike – the dead man comes to life through an electrical discharge and becomes a strange but devoted companion to the girl.
4. Your Monster, 2024
Your Monster is Caroline Lindy's debut film, a mix of drama, comedy, horror and musical. The main character, aspiring actress Laura, is going through a difficult time in her life – recovering from chemotherapy and a difficult breakup.
One day, Laura discovers a monster in her closet that, against all odds, becomes her friend, ally, and even boyfriend. He helps her deal with life's problems and overcome the fears that keep Laura from returning to the stage.
Your Monster is reminiscent of classics like Beauty and the Beast, but with an unexpected mix of genres that allows you to take a fresh look at old storylines.
5. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, 2024
36 years have passed since the first movie. The Deetz family returns to the old mansion after the death of the family patriarch, Charles. Widowed Delia, who is passionate about art therapy, and her adult stepdaughter Lydia, who has become a star of spiritualist TV shows, have long since fallen out of favor.
Charles's young granddaughter Astrid longs for her missing father Richard and doubts her mother's abilities because she does not see Richard as a ghost. Suddenly, the world of the living intersects with the afterlife, where Beetlejuice has been waiting for his time.