Hilarious haunts: 6 must-see horror comedies to die for

Author: Achu Krishnan

What We Do in the Shadows

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Tucker and Dale vs. Evil

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Scary Movie

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The Cabin in the Woods

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Slither

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Shaun of the Dead

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