I don't think it's quite fair to say these films are masquerading. I don't think they were trying to trick anyone into thinking they weren't going to be funny.


Well, I do. I went to the theater in 1981 thinking I was getting a horror movie and I got a silly movie which did not take itself very seriously. Those dumb scenes with the guy's dead decaying pal visiting him and cracking gags was the height of stupidity for a "horror movie".

Horror and comedy can make a great blend and a really entertaining picture. What about Young Frankenstein, or the recent Shaun of the Dead? I love these films.


I haven't seen SHAUN, but I do like YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN... but that's a Mel Brooks comedy, not a horror film.

American Werewolf in London is an extremely entertaining movie and I'll always adore it.


I think it's an extremely stupid movie and I'll always despise it.

As for the makeup and transformation scenes, they were the only thing that impressed me at the time; but I've seen the transformation recently and I don't think the effects hold up as strongly.

Last Edited By: Joe Karlosi Aug 9 08 6:31 AM. Edited 3 times.