5 horror comedies to gear you up before Sam Raimi's Send Help

Send Help is the upcoming horror thriller film directed by Sam Raimi. It is written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, while Raimi has produced it with Zainab Azizi. The film premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre and will be released theatrically on January 30, 2026.

Here's the official synopsis as per Letterboxd:

"Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’s a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive."

Ahead of the release of Send Help, let's explore some horror comedies.

5 horror comedies to watch before Send Help

Evil Dead II (1987)

Sam Raimi got his breakthrough with the supernatural horror The Evil Dead. But the sequel also adds a lot of humor to the story. As you brace yourself for Send Help, give this film a watch. It focuses on Ash Williams being tormented by an evil spirit in a remote location. Several scenes in the film have become a part of our pop culture, including the deer laughing scene. The film is available on Prime Video.

Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010)

Tucker & Dale vs. Evil takes a dig at all the trip gone wrong movies. It focuses on two well-behaved hillbillies who are mistaken for killers. The film has a nice dose of chills as well as laughs, and a plot that revolves around mistaken identities. It plays on the hillbilly tropes that were popularized by films like Wrong Turn and The Hills Have Eyes. It is co-written and directed by Eli Craig, and it is available on Amazon Prime Video

The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

The Cabin in the Woods is one of the most innovative horror films out there. It blends horror with comedy and science fiction and follows a group of people getting attacked by different monsters. We realize these monsters are controlled by technicians. The film should be on your watchlist if you plan to watch Send Help. Its cast members include some surprising names, like Chris Hemsworth. It is available on Prime Video.

Scary Movie (2000)

Scary Movie parodied the slasher genre, especially the Scream franchise. It focuses on a group of teenagers being stalked by a serial killer. The film is funny throughout and parodies other films in nearly every scene. Five sequels followed the 2000 film. The entire franchise is streaming on Netflix.

Abigail (2024)

Abigail is a film that might have slipped under the radar. The duo of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett directs this vampire horror comedy. It focuses on two criminals who kidnap the daughter of an underworld boss. But soon they realize that she is a vampire. The film nicely blends humor with genuine scares. It remains an essential viewing for people who enjoy this genre. The film is available on Apple TV.

Which one of these are you going to watch?