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In this delightfully dark comedy, a cash-strapped undertaker, Waldo Trumbull, and his bumbling assistant, Felix, resort to increasingly macabre schemes to keep their failing funeral home afloat. When business is slow, they create their own clientele by dispatching the living with a mix of slapstick and sinister flair. Jacques Tourneur masterfully blends gallows humor with a creeping sense of dread, setting a tone that’s both eerily atmospheric and wickedly amusing. The film’s morbid premise is elevated by its charismatic performances and a subtle, unsettling undercurrent that keeps you guessing where the jokes end and the horror begins. A hidden gem for those who appreciate their scares with a generous dash of wit.
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What is The Comedy of Terrors about?
In this delightfully dark comedy, a cash-strapped undertaker, Waldo Trumbull, and his bumbling assistant, Felix, resort to increasingly macabre schemes to keep their failing funeral home afloat. When business is slow, they create their own clientele by dispatching the living with a mix of slapstick...
When was The Comedy of Terrors released?
The Comedy of Terrors was released in 1960.
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User Reviews
GothicGiggles – 7/10
“This one's a quirky mix of dark humor and classic horror vibes. The premise of undertakers bumping people off had me grinning, and Vincent Price's performance is as delightfully hammy as ever. It's not the scariest, but the atmosphere is pure 60s charm, and I found myself chuckling more than I expected.”
HorrorHound1963 – 6/10
“I enjoyed the morbid comedy and the cast is fantastic, but the pacing felt a bit uneven. Some scenes dragged while others rushed by. Still, the ending caught me off guard in a good way. It's a decent watch if you're in the mood for something light on scares but heavy on atmosphere.”
ScarletSpectre – 5/10
“I wanted to love this because of Tourneur's reputation, but it didn't quite land for me. The humor is there, but it's a bit too slow and the scares are practically nonexistent. The concept is clever, but it never fully embraces the horror or the comedy. Not a bad way to kill an hour and a half, but I wouldn't revisit it.”
CrypticCritic – 8/10
“This is a hidden gem for fans of macabre comedy. The chemistry between Price and Cushing is electric, and the script is full of witty one-liners. It's less about jump scares and more about a creeping unease that fits the tone perfectly. I loved the blend of gothic atmosphere and silliness—highly recommend for a movie night with a twisted sense of humor.”
