CONVENTIONS OF HORROR COMEDY
Contrast of Fear and Humour – Horror comedy contrasts suspenseful moments with comedic elements, which prevents the tension from becoming overwhelming with audience engagement.
Parody and Satire – Many films within this genre exaggerate or mock classic horror stereotypes, giving both suspense and entertainment.
Subversion of Expectations – Traditional horror, which relies heavily on fear, jump scares and suspense, horror comedies usually don’t follow these techniques, and introduce absurd or unexpected resolutions.
Self-Awareness – The characters in horror comedies are often aware of these genre conventions, breaking the fourth wall or responding in exaggerated and ironic ways, connecting the viewer to the storytelling.
False Alarm 