Topic: Horror Comedy

Direction Georges Méliès

Cast Georges Méliès

Synopsis A Terrible Night (S) (1896) follows a man's futile attempt to enjoy a peaceful night's rest. His slumber is rudely interrupted by an enormous spider that suddenly jumps onto his bed, leading to a chaotic and comically exaggerated struggle between...

Direction Louis Lumière

Direction J. Stuart Blackton

Cast Paul Panzer

Synopsis The Thieving Hand (S) (1908) follows the story of a one-armed street vendor who discovers a wealthy individual has misplaced their ring. The vendor kindly returns the ring, and in gratitude, the wealthy man takes the vendor to a specialized...

Direction Paul Wegener · Rochus Gliese

Cast Paul Wegener · Lyda Salmonova · Rochus Gliese · Erich Schönfelder

Synopsis The Golem and the Dancing Girl (1917) follows the story of an actor who, in a playful prank, decides to mimic the iconic screen monster he is renowned for portraying. This lighthearted deception, however, quickly spirals into a series of...

Direction Edward D. Venturini

Cast Will Rogers · Lois Meredith · Ben Hendricks Jr. · Charles Graham

Synopsis The Headless Horseman (1922) unfolds in the quaint village of Sleepy Hollow, where excitement builds as the new schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane, journeys from New York. Crane is already acquainted with the village's famed specter, a headless horseman who, according to...

Direction Abel Gance

Cast Max Linder · Jean Toulout · Gina Palerme · Gaston Modot

Synopsis Help! (S) (1924) follows the story of Max, who takes on a daring challenge to stay in a haunted castle from 11 PM to midnight without seeking assistance. Upon entering the eerie castle, he is immediately confronted with bizarre and...

Direction Dave Fleischer

Cast Max Fleischer

Synopsis Koko Sees Spooks (1925) follows the misadventures of Ko-Ko and his canine companion as they find themselves pursued by spectral apparitions within the confines of a supposedly haunted dwelling on the notoriously unlucky day of Friday the 13th.

Direction Walter Lantz

Cast Walter Lantz

Synopsis Just Spooks (1925) is an animated-live action short film where a tranquil artist, engrossed in painting rural landscapes, stumbles upon an old, deserted house. The mischievous Dinky attempts to deceive the artist into believing that the house is haunted, leading...

Direction Paul Leni

Cast Laura La Plante · Creighton Hale · Forrest Stanley · Tully Marshall

Synopsis The Cat and the Canary (1927) follows the story of young heiress Annabelle West, who is on the verge of inheriting a substantial fortune from her peculiar relative. However, there's a catch: she must demonstrate her sanity to claim the...

Direction Otto Messmer

Synopsis Felix the Cat in Sure-Locked Homes (1928) begins with a whimsical twist as the sun sets, and the sky darkens with unusually large, viscous raindrops, setting a playful and humorous tone for the animated short.

Direction Walt Disney

Synopsis Haunted House (S) (1929) follows the misadventures of Mickey Mouse as he finds himself in a predicament when he takes refuge from a storm in an abandoned house. Little does he know, the house is far from ordinary. The house...

Direction Walt Disney

Synopsis The Skeleton Dance (S) (1929) unfolds as the clock chimes midnight, bats emerge from the belfry, a dog howls at the full moon, and two black cats engage in a fierce battle in the cemetery. This eerie setting is the...

Direction John Burton

Synopsis The Witch's Cat (1929) follows the tale of a mischievous gingerbread man named Snap who inadvertently draws the unwanted gaze of a magical feline. The enchanted cat, with its mysterious powers, becomes a central figure in Snap's adventures, leading to...

Direction Ub Iwerks

Synopsis Hell's Bells (S) (1929) presents a captivating tale set in the underworld, where infernal beings create a symphony for Satan. The devil's joy, however, is short-lived when a rebellious demon defies his orders and avoids becoming a meal for the...

Direction Otto Messmer

Synopsis Felix the Cat in Skulls and Sculls (1930) follows the mischievous adventures of Felix as he navigates the challenges of a college fraternity initiation, encountering a series of spooky and humorous events. Following his initiation, Felix takes the helm of...

Direction Harry Bailey · Mannie Davis · John Foster

Synopsis The Haunted Ship (1930) follows the adventures of Waffles and Don as they venture into the depths to investigate a submerged vessel. During their exploration, they encounter a group of inebriated turtles who are joyfully singing the tune "Sweet Adeline."...

Direction Ub Iwerks

Synopsis Spooks (S) (1931) follows the adventures of Flip, a man who, while traversing a stormy night on horseback, stumbles upon an eerie house seeking refuge from the rain. Inside, he encounters a surprisingly hospitable skeleton who has a peculiar interest...

Direction David Hand

Synopsis Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: The Mad Doctor (S) (1933) unfolds on a tempestuous evening as Pluto is mysteriously taken to a chilling mansion owned by a malevolent mastermind. The nefarious genius has a sinister plan in store for the loyal...

Direction Ub Iwerks

Synopsis The Headless Horseman (S) (1934) centers around a tale of rivalry and romance in a small village. Two men, Ichabod and Bram, find themselves vying for the affection of the beautiful Katrina. As they compete for her heart, the village...

Direction Fred Guiol

Cast Bert Wheeler · Robert Woolsey · Barbara Pepper · Moroni Olsen

Synopsis Mummy's Boys (1936) follows the journey of two New York laborers who seize an opportunity to join an archaeological expedition in Egypt, driven by dreams of wealth and fortune. Unbeknownst to them, their adventure is fraught with the ominous shadow...