The 10 Funniest Horror Characters Of All Time Ranked

The 10 Funniest Horror Characters Of All Time, Ranked

Modern horror films tend to bring in bits of humor to add levity to the otherwise dark and serious themes. Here are the funniest horror characters.

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Obviously, when people go into watching a horror film, the primary thing that they’re looking for is scares. People want to be frightened and made to feel uneasy, nervous, and worried. That’s what this genre of film is all about, and whether it be a slasher, a psychological horror flick, or something to do with the paranormal, people want scares.

However, throughout film history, the horror genre has also brought viewers tons of really funny moments and characters, both unintentionally and on purpose. While some movies are just so bad they become laughable, there are also many characters written to specifically provide funny moments. They typically take the audience out of their scary mindset, which then can set up an even bigger scare down the line.

10 Specs & Tucker (Insidious)

Specs and Tucker are great examples of characters who are injected into a horror movie with the specific goal of providing some light comedic relief. They work as assistants to Elise, and while they are focused on their job and ensuring that they help her, they also like to compete with each other.

They have some moments of bickering, which are really funny throughout the movies, and they really just break things up during the movies. They both become easy to connect with, which makes them very important characters in the franchise.

9 Rod Williams (Get Out)

Rod Williams is the ‘TSA Guy’ from Get Out and the best friend of Chris, who provides him with plenty of advice from over the phone throughout the movie. He speaks from the heart and this allows him to be very funny, as he just says whatever is on his mind, without a filter.

He and Chris have a brilliant friendship and this allows them to have some good banter throughout the movie, which often leads to funny moments. His character helps make the movie feel relatable, as their friendship feels organic. Even when he suspects things aren’t right, he still brings funny moments through his sheer panic.

8 Ghostface (Scream)

While there are several people who actually portray the classic character of Ghostface across the Scream movies, they all have the same thing in common, which is their comedy. Those who take up this classic masked character tend to be full of personality and charisma.

The character is normally full of jokes and one-liners, with plenty of great lines and quips for his victims, especially over the phone, and within the parody aspect of the films, Ghostface really thrives.

7 The Leprechaun (Leprechaun)

The Leprechaun movies are quite often ridiculous, and feature some really over the top, silly horror moments. However, they’ve become cult classics in the genre and this has really happened because of the funny moments that the horror character provides.

Whether it’s the rhymes he comes out with or the way he utilizes his magic, at points, he really has provided some of the funniest moments in the horror genre.

6 Richie Tozier (It)

There are many funny moments in the It movies, which is mainly because of the young cast of characters. The group of friends behaves in a typical manner that can be expected from any gang, constantly poking fun at each other and having a laugh with each other.

Out of all of the friends, Richie Tozier is the funniest of the bunch. He’s the member of the group who is the true loudmouth and is more than happy to say what’s on his mind. He has witty comebacks to everyone in the film, and this helps make him a lot of fun.

5 Chucky (Child’s Play)

Chucky is a true icon of the horror genre, and a big reason for this is because he is both hilarious and terrifying at the same time. Chucky has a very confident personality and he certainly isn’t short of things to say to other characters.

His arrogant comments and hilarious responses are all part of what makes him such a fantastic character. He is someone who just likes to annoy other characters at times, and this often leads to a lot of funny moments. With no shortage of dark comedy in the movies, it all just adds to the audience thinking he’s cute early on, only to become a total monster.

4 Tallahassee (Zombieland)

The two Zombieland movies are very funny films and blend comedy and horror together perfectly. They are great examples of how films can be fun and scary, and Tallahassee is a big part of that, as arguably the funniest character throughout the two movies.

Woody Harrelson’s performances throughout the films are incredible and he really does a great job as the loudmouth zombie hunter. He comes out with some fantastic one-liners throughout both movies and always seems to have a comment for every single situation.

3 Freddy Krueger (Nightmare On Elm Street)

The king of the puns and one-liners, Freddy Krueger is someone who provides a lot of laughs throughout his movies and he is a great example of how horror characters can be both funny and petrifying.

Freddy is incredibly scary, creating some terrifying moments with his scary presence and unique kills. But the fact he provides so many funny comments to his victims really helps to make him one of the most entertaining horror icons of all time.

2 Shaun (Shaun Of The Dead)

Shaun Of The Dead is written with the intention of being a very funny movie, and a lot of the characters within this zombie film are hilarious. However, it is certainly Simon Pegg’s Shaun who brings the most laughs throughout the film.

He takes on the role of a leader, despite the fact that he has no real skills to do so, with his aims being to try and live out the zombie apocalypse inside a pub. His hatred for his step-father, his obsession with trying to win back his ex-partner, and just the general way he deals with situations lead him to be a very funny character.

1 Ash Williams (Evil Dead)

Whether people know him from being involved in movies or television, Ash Williams is certainly the funniest character in horror history. He has fantastic one-liners for every situation and while they can be scary moments, for the most part, Ash really just thrives in bringing humor to the films.

He’s a terrific character who is full of personality and witty lines, no matter the situation. He always has an answer for every single situation, and every time there is an opportunity for a piece of comedy, Ash absolutely takes it.

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