The comedy and horror genres might seem like they’re at odds. One is built around making the audience feel joy, while the other is built around terrifying the audience and making them feel uncomfortable. But, under the right circumstances, comedy and horror can go hand-in-hand. A handful of genre-bending comedy-horror gems have found a sweet spot between the two that proves these strange bedfellows are surprisingly well-matched. Movies like Shaun of the Dead and An American Werewolf in London have handled the tonal balancing act beautifully, with plenty of big laughs and just as many genuine frights.