Movies like Bodies Bodies Bodies have captivated cinephiles throughout the history of cinema. As for the dark comedy slasher film Bodies Bodies Bodies, the film takes the legacy of its predecessors and successfully adapts it into the comedy horror film perception of 2022, cleverly using satire and humor to showcase a comedic horror film while saluting the horror film genre as the Scary Movie film series did. If you are looking for more movies that combine comedy and horror, or movies that offer a meta-commentary on horror movies, here are 6 movies like Bodies Bodies Bodies for you. Without much ado, let’s dive in.
1. Scream
Scream (2022)
When talking about slasher movies like Bodies Bodies Bodies, you can’t miss the Scream movie series. The first film in the series was released in 1996 and 3 sequels followed. On January 14, 2022, the 5th film in the series was released under the title Scream. The film honored the legacy of Wes Craven, the director of the previous 4 films in the series. Some called the 2022 version the best of the film series because it offers a thoughtful meta-commentary on horror films. In addition, an untitled sequel was announced in February 2022 for release on March 31, 2023. You can watch the 5th film on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.
2. Ready or Not
Ready or Not
With its outstanding cast, Ready or Not is a 2019 comedy horror about a newlywed who is hunted by her spouse’s wealthy, Satan-worshipping family as part of a wedding night ritual. The film stars Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O’Brien, Henry Czerny and Andie MacDowell. If you like spiritual horror movies mixed with comedy, Ready or Not is for you. Critics praised the performances of the cast, the direction and the script by Olpin and Gillett. You can stream it on Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video.
3. Happy Death Day
Happy Death Day
Happy Death Day is one of the movies like Bodies Bodies Bodies as it uses dark humor to enhance the effect of comedy in the story. The slasher film was released in 2017 and follows a college student who is murdered on the night of her birthday and gets caught in a time loop where she relives the day over and over, after which she sets out to find the killer and prevent her death. It was praised by critics and considered an amalgamation of Groundhog Day and Scream. There is also a sequel to Happy Death Day, Happy Death Day 2U, which was released in 2019. The film is available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
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4. He’s Out There
He’s Out There
Since we are talking about movies like Bodies Bodies Bodies, we have included several slasher movies in our list and He’s Out There is yet another one of them. Directed by Greek director Dennis Iliadis, who is known for his work on The Last House on the Left, He’s Out There starring Yvonne Strahovski was released in 2018. Set in a secluded lake house, the film revolves around a mother and her two young daughters who must struggle to survive after being caught up in a terrifying and bizarre nightmare conceived by a psychopath. He’s Out There is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.
5. The Final Girls
The Final Girls
The Final Girls is a 2015 comedy horror film starring Adam DeVine, Thomas Middleditch, Alia Shawkat, Alexander Ludwig and Nina Dobrev alongside Taissa Farmiga and Malin Åkerman. Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, the story follows a group of high school students who are transported to a 1986 slasher film called Camp Bloodbath. In order to survive, they must fight off the maniacal killer from the film. The movie received positive reviews from critics for the actors’ performances, atmosphere and direction, but mostly for the homages to 1980s horror movies. You can stream the film on Amazon Prime Video or Netflix.
6. You’re Next
You’re Next
The last on our list of movies like Bodies Bodies Bodies is the 2011 slasher film You’re Next, which gained cult status upon its release. Directed by Adam Wingard, the film revolves around an estranged family that’s attacked by a group of masked assailants during their wedding outing. With a production budget of $1 million, it has grossed over $26 million. You’re Next is available on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.
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