The Comedy of Terrors
Directed by Jacques Tourneur
Produced by Alta Vista Productions
A darkly comedic romp about a desperate undertaker resorting to murder for profit, played entirely for absurdist laughs rather than genuine menace.
An undertaker who hasn't had any 'customers' in a long time is forced to pay one year's back-rent. To get money he starts to kill people, which brings absurd results.
Essence
Ensemble
Like The Comedy of Terrors
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Comedy of Terrors
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Comedy of Terrors, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Comedy of Terrors, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Comedy of Terrors, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
