such as Gremlins (1984) and Beetlejuice (1988), embraced fantasy-horror elements while maintaining a comedic tone suitable for wider audiences.

The 1990s saw a continuation of self-aware horror comedies, as seen in Scream (1996), which satirized slasher tropes while still functioning as a horror film. This approach influenced later films that incorporated meta-humor.

Meta-horror and satirical trends (2000s-present)

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