Comedy Horror Ideas for Authors or for Fun

By Theodoros Kostis

DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS: Τhis book comprises 52 one-page prompts, serving as springboards for other writers' creativity. This book is not a collection of short stories. For example:

 

1. Miscommunication with the Supernatural:

Idea: Characters misunderstand or misinterpret messages from ghosts, spirits, or other supernatural entities.

Writing Approach: Play with ambiguous signs or cryptic messages that lead characters to humorous and misguided actions.

 

A séance is held, and the participants hear ghostly moans and groans. They interpret the messages as warnings about imminent danger, when in reality the ghost is just complaining about the bad WiFi signal in the afterlife.

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2. Bumbling Protagonists:

Idea: Main characters are inept or clumsy in dealing with supernatural or horror situations.

Writing Approach: Infuse physical and situational comedy into their attempts to navigate frightening scenarios, making their mistakes both funny and endearing.

 

Ooh, a cast of lovable but bumbling protagonists would be a riot in a horror comedy. Here are some examples:

 

The character who trips over nothing in the midst of a chase scene, giving the monster enough time to escape.

 

The one who always trips over their own feet while running away, somehow managing to never get caught.

 

The bumbling detective who constantly loses their clues and jumps to wrong conclusions.

 

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Contents

1. Miscommunication with the Supernatural: 1

2. Bumbling Protagonists: 2

3. Parody of Horror Tropes: 3

4. Unexpected Reactions to Fear: 4

5. Dark Humor in Dangerous Situations: 5

6. Comical Monsters or Villains: 6

7. Satirical Commentary: 7

8. Breaking the Fourth Wall: 8

9. Inept Authorities: 9

10. Twisted Love Stories: 10

11. Comedic Gore: 11

12. Haunted House Antics: 12

13. Supernatural Misfits: 13

14. Clever Wordplay: 14

15. Absurd Plot Twists: 15

16. Ghostly Pranks: 16

17. Zombie Social Issues: 17

18. Paranormal Support Groups: 18

19. Comedy in the Crypt: Tombstone Humor: 19

20. Poltergeist Household Mishaps: 20

21. Werewolf Personal Hygiene Struggles: 21

22. Vampire Day-to-Day Challenges: 22

23. Alien Abduction Hijinks: 23

24. Possessed Object Shenanigans: 24

25. Creepy Doll Humor: 25

26. Monster Therapy Sessions: 26

27. Wacky Witchcraft Classes: 27

28. Cursed Holiday Celebrations: 28

29. Monster Dating Apps: 29

30. Horror Movie Marathon Mishaps: 30

31. Ghosts with Stage Fright: 31

32. Haunted Transportation (Cars, Bicycles, etc.): 32

33. Zombie Fast Food Employees: 33

34. Vampire Sunscreen Dilemmas: 34

35. Poltergeist Office Pranks: 35

36. Werewolf Haircare Woes: 36

37. Alien Tourist Sightseeing: 37

38. Possessed Pet Antics: 38

39. Paranormal Investigation Reality Show Spoofs: 39

40. Ghost Stand-Up Comedy: 40

41. Creature Feature Film Festivals: 41

42. Monster Family Reunions: 42

43. Horror-themed Cooking Shows: 43

44. Supernatural Reality TV Competitions: 44

45. Vampire Karaoke Nights: 45

46. Zombie Dance Parties: 46

47. Werewolf Fashion Faux Pas: 47

48. Alien Invasion Barbecue: 48

49. Possessed Video Games: 49

50. Ghostly DIY Home Improvement: 50

51. Haunted Hotel Room Service Mix-Ups: 51

52. Monster Retirement Communities: 52

• Language: English
• Publisher: Theodoros Kostis
• Release date: Dec 5, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223347552

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2. Bumbling Protagonists:

Idea: Main characters are inept or clumsy in dealing with supernatural or horror situations.

Writing Approach: Infuse physical and situational comedy into their attempts to navigate frightening scenarios, making their mistakes both funny and endearing.

Ooh, a cast of lovable but bumbling protagonists would be a riot in a horror comedy. Here are some examples:

The character who trips over nothing in the midst of a chase scene, giving the monster enough time to escape.

The one who always trips over their own feet while running away, somehow managing to never get caught.

The bumbling detective who constantly loses their clues and jumps to wrong conclusions.

The tech-savvy character who somehow manages to mess up every piece of equipment they touch, making it even harder to escape the monster.

The hero who faints at the sight of blood, making them the most useless person in a vampire movie.

The intrepid ghost hunter who brings a stuffed animal instead of a proton pack to a haunted house.

The horror movie scream queen who trips over her own feet and falls flat on her face as she tries to run away from the killer.

The amateur paranormal investigator who sets up all the wrong equipment and ends up capturing footage of a raccoon instead of a ghost.

The wannabe demonologist who reads from the wrong book and summons a particularly clumsy demon.

The would-be exorcist who accidentally recites a recipe for lasagna instead of an incantation to banish a demon.

The amateur occultist who attempts to summon a spirit using a Ouija board, but only succeeds in contacting a telemarketer.

The clumsy cryptid hunter who manages to trip over their own feet while chasing Bigfoot, and ends up tumbling down a hill.

The clumsy necromancer who accidentally raises an army of zombies instead of just one, leading to a comedic zombie apocalypse.

The hapless witch who brews a potion that turns her into a frog instead of granting her powers.

The clairvoyant who always predicts the wrong thing, like winning lottery numbers that never come up, or the wrong weather forecast.

The rookie vampire slayer who's deathly allergic to garlic.

The inept psychic detective who always catches the wrong suspect, because their psychic visions are a little off-kilter.

The wannabe ghostbuster who accidentally sets their own equipment on fire.

The ditzy demonologist who always mispronounces the names of demons, causing them to show up late or not at all.

3. Parody of Horror Tropes:

Idea: Satire and humor centered around traditional horror movie clichés and tropes.

Writing Approach: Exaggerate and subvert common horror elements, turning them into comedic moments that play on audience expectations.

The character who insists on splitting up in the haunted house, despite everyone knowing that's a terrible idea.

The car that always won't start when the characters are trying to escape the killer.

The scream queen who can't stop herself from announcing her location to the monster by screaming hysterically.

The dark and stormy night that conveniently sets the scene for every terrifying encounter.

The creepy old mansion with secret passageways and creaky doors, of course!

The ominous Ouija board that always spells out D-I-E.

The person who trips and drops the only weapon they had just before the monster attacks.

The character who, despite being a local, knows absolutely nothing about the legends and history of the area.

The classic jump scares that still make us scream every time!

The characters who decide to hide in the most obvious places, like a closet or under the bed.

The monster that inexplicably runs at the speed of light, despite being a lumbering creature moments before.

The victim who, despite having a smartphone, can never get a signal when they need it most.

The dark basement with the flickering lights and conveniently broken fuse box.

The group of characters who decide to go on a camping trip in the most remote and creepy location possible.

The final girl who is just too awkward and socially inept to be taken seriously by the killer.

The group of teens who splits up in the haunted house, but instead of falling victim to the killer, they end up having a dance party.

The ominous music that keeps building to a dramatic crescendo, only to be revealed as the ringtone on someone's phone.

The haunted mirror that only reflects people's funny faces, rather than their evil doppelgangers.

The creepy, creaky door that just leads to a linen closet filled with towels and bedsheets.

The spooky mansion with a bunch of haunted rooms that are actually just poorly lit and filled with dust.

The haunting that turns out to be a faulty air conditioning system making spooky noises.

The ancient curse that actually just gives the victim a bad case of indigestion.

The scary forest where all the monsters are just squirrels and raccoons.

The vengeful ghost who just wants to give everyone a hug.

4. Unexpected Reactions to Fear:

Idea: Characters react to scary situations in unexpected or exaggerated ways.

Writing Approach: Create humorous contrast by having characters respond to terrifying events with nonchalant or comical attitudes.

The character who, in the face of a terrifying monster, just shrugs and goes back to scrolling through their phone.

The person who, upon being confronted by a ghost, just casually offers them a cup of tea.

The group of friends who, when they hear strange noises coming from the basement, decide to have a dance party instead of investigating.

The victim who, upon being chased by the killer, stops to take a selfie.

The character who sees a haunted doll and decides to make it their new Instagram influencer sidekick.

A character who bursts into uncontrollable giggles when confronted by a demonic entity.

A character who, when faced with a terrifying monster, simply says Nope and calmly walks away.

A character who, when being chased by a masked killer, stops to admire their outfit and asks where they got it.

A character who gets a case of the hiccups when faced with a creepy ghost.

A character who sees a blood-curdling apparition