The horror comedy “We Have a Ghost” from Netflix was influenced by the book “Ernest” by Geoff Manaugh. In the film directed by Christopher Landon, a family settles into a home that is inhabited by a friendly ghost. The family uploads videos of the paranormal creature to the internet, where they become instantly famous. The ghost Ernest may come off as funny, but the CIA was involved in his background, which was far from amusing.
If you enjoyed the movie that made you laugh till your sides hurt and are eager to recreate the experience, we’ve put together a list of movies that will make you laugh just as hard, if not harder! The majority of these films that are comparable to “We Have a Ghost” are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu.
Beetlejuice (1988)
After dying in a terrible car accident, Barbara and Adam Maitland’s ghosts haunt people’s homes as they traverse the countryside. The obnoxious Deetzes, who are intolerable to these ghosts, are confined to one dwelling with them. They hopelessly fail in their attempt to terrify the family with their hideous presence. Up until the trouble-making ghost Beetlejuice offers to assist the unsuccessful ghosts.
But Lydia, the defenceless daughter of the Deetzes, and the Maitlands suffer as a result of his acts. In the comic fantasy film “Beetlejuice,” directed by Tim Burton, the Maitlands are remarkably similar to Ernest, who lacks the menacing characteristics of a supernatural person.
Bhoothnath (2008)
A friendly ghost meets young Banku as he and his family move into a new home. He gives the ghost the sweet name of Bhoothnath, and they develop a warm relationship. They share knowledge about their world with one another, engage in mischievous activities, and gain important life lessons. Vivek Sharma’s comedy-drama “Bhoothnath,” which is in the Hindi language, tells the touching tale of an unlikely friendship. Similar to Ernest in “We Have a Ghost,” Bhoothnath has a mysterious past that is only finally disclosed.
Ghost Dad (1990)
Following a vehicle accident, Elliot Hopper turns into a floating ghost. His sole goal following the death of his wife was to provide his children with a good existence; however, he neglected to purchase life insurance, and now he fears that the children will live in poverty for the rest of their lives. But, he happens onto a paranormal researcher’s lab, who offers him the chance to change the lives of his children. In Sidney Poitier’s fantasy comedy “Ghost Dad,” which is similar to “We Have a Ghost,” Elliot’s ghost provides his family with immense wealth and security.
Ghost Graduation (2012)
A school is haunted by the deaths of five kids who died while in detention until a teacher named Modesto shows up one day. Although Modesto is aware that he can see ghosts, he dismisses his psychic abilities as a mental ailment. When the principal finds out about Modesto’s talent, she requests him to break the curse that caused her school to close. Spanish adventure comedy “Ghost Graduation,” directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera, was originally known as “Promoción Fantasma.” In contrast to “We Have a Ghost,” the contact between the two worlds ends up being a fantastic deal and a step forward for the spirits.
Heart and Souls (1993)
Four people who after a bus disaster became Thomas Reily’s guardian angels are keeping him safe. They believe it is only fair for them to be invisible to him and do not want to have a significant impact on his life. They come back after 30 years, hoping to be set free, and ask Thomas for assistance. Together, they resolve their issues and help him develop into a perfect guy.
Ron Underwood, the director of the comic fantasy film “Heart and Souls,” brings a unique fictional story to life. The guardian angels help Thomas, much like the family who gained fame because to Ernest, even though it is not supernatural like “We Have A Ghost.”
The Frighteners (1996)
Following the tragic passing of his wife, Frank Bannister develops psychic abilities that let him communicate with spirits. He quits his work as an architect and starts hanging around with spirits who haunt homes. Together, they operate an exorcism hoax in which Frank poses as an exorcist purportedly purging the house of demons. He gains notoriety doing the same, until one day he meets a Grim Reaper who can only be seen by him.
Frank Bannister must now figure out how to put an end to this entity’s murdering rampage. A ghostly partnership that immensely benefits humans is depicted in Peter Jackson’s horror comedy “The Frighteners,” which is comparable to “We Have a Ghost” in this regard.
Topper (1937)
A automobile tragedy claims the lives of fun-loving couple George and Marion Kerby. The two have neither done good nor terrible things, thus they are stranded in this domain. They therefore make the decision to make Topper, the strict president of a bank in which they had owned stock, happier. George, meanwhile, is enraged by jealously since Marion seems overly enthusiastic in their small expedition. The main theme of “We Have a Ghost” is how spirits interact with people, and Norman Z. McLeod’s comic fantasy classic “Topper” shows this interplay between Topper and the Kerbys in a hilarious and unsettling way.
What We Do In The Shadows (2014)
The three housemates in “What We Do In The Dark” are eternal vampires who dwell in the modern era. They are extremely powerful and feed on human blood, but none of it helps them figure out how to accomplish everyday things like paying rent, doing chores, or sneaking into nightclubs. They allow a film team to document their life, and we watch the resulting documentary to witness their antics.
Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi from New Zealand are responsible for the direction and writing of the horror comedy mockumentary movie. A TV show was made about it since the audience adored it so much. The centuries-old vampires, like Ernest, are having trouble adjusting to modern society while gradually losing their propensity to be terrifying beings.
