Spooky Laughs Reign Supreme: Top 5 Horror Comedies Captivate Audiences

With Halloween 2025 just around the corner, a new crop of horror comedies has emerged as the must-watch films for the spooky season. According to the latest box office data, the top 5 highest-grossing horror-comedy titles of the year have managed to strike the perfect balance between chills and chuckles, making them must-see viewing for both thrill-seekers and comedy fans.

Leading the pack is the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot, which features a talented ensemble cast including Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones as a new generation of ghost hunters tackling a supernatural threat in New York City. Despite mixed reviews, the film's strong visual effects and comedic performances have made it a hit with audiences.

Another standout is the 2012 gothic horror-comedy Dark Shadows, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp as the vampire Barnabas Collins, who awakens in 1972 to reclaim his family's fortune and adapt to modern life. While the film received a mixed critical reception, its visuals and performances have earned it a loyal following.

Rounding out the top 5 are the 2000 parody film Scary Movie, which puts a comedic twist on popular horror franchises like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer, as well as the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel, which sees Tim Burton's signature macabre humor and heartfelt emotion bring the afterlife back to life.

As Halloween 2025 unfolds, these horror-comedy hits prove that a bit of humor can make even the eeriest encounters wickedly entertaining for audiences of all ages.