10 Horror Movie Parodies You've Never Seen

Because Scary Movie is responsible for popularising horror comedies, it's easy to forget the subgenre has existed for decades. Back in 1963, there was an underrated spoof called The Comedy of Terrors revolving around a pair of funeral directors who are forced to kill "customers" to keep their failing business afloat. The film boasts an all star cast including Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Basil Rathbone, and Boris Karloff.

Although The Comedy of Terrors is beautifully staged and every scene is rich with tension, it's the actors' stellar performances that stand out. The ensemble may be renowned for their dramatic roles but they all get the chance to showcase their comedy chops here. Karloff was battling crippling arthritis at the time and died shortly after this film and yet, gives one of his best performances, showing off his understated but impeccable comic timing.

A sequel was intended but the film's lukewarm reception from critics ended any chance of that happening. The Comedy of Terrors has become somewhat of a cult classic over the years but it still isn't as well-known as it should be.