20 incredibly funny parodies of popular movies

Many believe movies-parody one of the most "low" genres. This is a part of the truth. In these paintings are often small budgets, they rarely last more than six hours. In addition, subjects of parodies usually retell familiar stories, only in the comedy vein.

Hence it is not too much popularity among critics and the lack of prestigious awards. But its main function they perform - just amuse the viewer. Therefore, many successful parody made history, sometimes even better than memorizing the original films.

A large part of our collection of paintings removed the same authors: the legendary Mel Brooks and less well-known trio of brothers Zucker and Jim Abrahams. But across the remarkable work and other directors.

1. "Monty Python" and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

• United Kingdom, 1975.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 90 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,3.

Members of the British comic troupe "Monty Python" in a humorous vein retell the famous legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. There enough room for vulgarity and completely absurd jokes, which is famous for this team of artists.

The film not only became the directorial debut of Terry Gilliam, but razosholsya citations, and some of the characters have become virtually standard in a strange humor. For example, the Black Knight, which is required to continue to fight, even when he cut off two hands and one foot.

2. young Frankenstein

Young Frankenstein

• USA, 1974.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 106 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,0.

A parody of the classic horror thirties Mel Brooks came up with his longtime friend - actor Gene Wilder, who played a major role. The plot tells the story of Dr. Frankenstein's grandson. He inherits a castle, where the infamous grandfather spent his experiments, and also revives the monster.

Brooks tried to copy the classic films, not only the plot, but also visually: black-and-white picture, scene transitions, and even music recreate retroatmosferu. What is interesting to shoot a picture in the same scenery as the "Frankenstein" in 1931.

3. This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap

• United States, 1984.
• Comedy, musical.
• Duration: 82 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,0.

mockumentary the film tells the story of a few months in the history of a fictional glam-rock band Spinal Tap, which after its stellar hour is rapidly losing popularity.

It's funny that artists from this movie then really started the band, and even recorded several albums. But in the picture it is easy to see the irony of documentaries about such bands as Kiss and Judas Priest. Although the first show viewers are unhappy - many people do not realize that the story is devoted to group unreal.

4. Shaun of the Dead

Shaun of the Dead

• Britain, France, 2004.
• Comedy, horror.
• Duration: 99 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,9.

Sean is very boring life - he works as a consultant in the store and can not adjust your way of life. But one day he had to forget about everyday problems: around all turn into zombies, and now Sean and his friends must somehow escape.

The talented director Edgar Wright He based his classic films of the walking dead. Even in the original title is easy to see a reference to the Dawn of the dead of the famous George A. Romero. And the visual footage from the horror Wright replicates virtually every second scene.

But in the end the director came in not just a funny parody, and distinctive styling that is very liked by the audience. Wright later with the same team continued their experiments in the film "Hot Fuzz" and "The World's End '- parodies on police movies and fiction about aliens.

5. Airplane!

Airplane!

• USA, 1980.
• Black comedy.
• Duration: 88 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,8.

This famous comedy trio of Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker parodies such classics as "Zero Hour!", "Airport" and all sorts of disaster movies. A former military pilot is in a falling plane. Now only he can save all the passengers from death, but the problem is that the hero does not believe in himself because of past injuries.

This parody is considered one of the best in the history of the genre. The authors have done everything perfectly: took a tragic clichéd plot and exaggerated all its components to such an extent that it became ridiculous. Two years later, the film was a sequel, which is so called "Airplane 2: The Sequel." Its action takes place already in the space. But the second time to repeat the success did not.

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6. Blazing saddles

Blazing Saddles

• USA, 1974.
• Comedy, Western.
• Duration: 93 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,8.

The film is a parody of the classic westerns and especially film "High Noon." Greedy villains want to push through a small town railway. But for this they need to drive out all the inhabitants. Make it look legitimate, they are sent to the city of a gang of thugs and appoint a new sheriff who barely knows how to shoot, and even black.

Directed by Mel Brooks often appears in his films. But here he distinguished himself particularly and played not only a foolish governor, but also the leader of the Indians, who somehow speaks Yiddish.

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7. The naked gun

The Naked Gun: from the Files of Police Squad!

• USA, 1988.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 85 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

Another legend has grown from a parody comedy series "Police Squad!". The authors make fun of a lot of detectives and militantsFrom "Dirty Harry" to "Colombo". The main character, played by Leslie Nielsen, it is necessary to expose a large-scale conspiracy and save herself the queen of Great Britain.

The film has two sequels, which in terms of humor almost as good as the first part. So that you can watch them all in a row. But the biggest fans of Nielsen can be assessed and the original "Police Squad!".

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8. Top secret!

Top Secret!

• United States, 1984.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 90 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,2.

American singer Nick Rivers is coming to Germany for the festival, and at the center of spy games. Military GDR kidnapped scientist and try to create a terrible weapon. But Nick, along with a charming girl Hillary and rebels oppose the villains.

The film is a parody of a lot of pictures at once, and even entire genres. Thus, under the blow of the authors and hit musicals with Elvis Presley, and spy stories Cold War, and even the "Blue Lagoon".

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9. Spaceballs

Spaceballs

• United States, 1987.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 96 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

Four years after the final episode of the classic trilogy of "Star Wars" George Lucas there was a parody of the franchise on the screens. History is about the same: the evil Emperor and Lord Grand Slam try to conquer the galaxy, and the princess seeks the help of the warrior-traveler.

What is interesting, Lucas, who very much loved the previous films of Mel Brooks, not only allowed the director to remove a parody of his creation, but also helped him with special effects and sound during operation.

And by the way: not everyone knows that this movie has a sequel. In 2008 came the animated series "Comic eggs", consisting of 13 episodes.

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10. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery scale

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

• United States, 1997.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 94 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,0.

Against the backdrop of universal love of James Bond could not there have been numerous parodies, dedicated superspy. And the most prominent of them - a series of Austin Powers movies, favorite of women and steep agent from the sixties, lay in the frozen about 30 years.

Upon awakening, he will have to confront Dr. Evil, which requires major governments huge ransom and threatened to blow up all the volcanoes.

Special mention is deserved lead actor Mike Myers, who played not only Austin Powers, but his enemy Dr. Evil, and sequels and several other characters.

11. Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

• USA, 1993.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 104 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

Robin of Locksley returns from exile to his native land, finds a new friend An-Chi, and soon discovers that his ancestral castle took over the debts of the sheriff Gnilogemsky. Now the hero must collect funny guys in tights and fight Prince John. And at the same time fall in love with the maiden Marian, who wears a chastity belt.

First of all, this film is a parody of the famous "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" with Kevin Costner. But at the same time in the course are references to a variety of iconic paintings recall even "The Godfather."

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12. Hot heads!

Hot Shots!

• United States, 1991.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 85 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

This film is clearly inspired by the famous painting "Top Gun" with Tom Cruise. The plot is dedicated pilot to Topper Harley, who is trying to overcome the complexes associated with his father in an Indian settlement. But it is found and returned to the base to participate in military operations in Iraq.

It's funny that even the leading man - Charlie Sheen - in those days was quite similar to Tom Cruise. Although the second part is clearly not thought about the similarity of the characters - the continuation of a parody of the movie "Rambo".

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13. Wet Hot American Summer

Wet Hot American Summer

• United States, 2001.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 97 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

After the "American Pie" conquered the audience, on the screens surged a wave of vulgar comedy about teenagers. And then the director David Wain decided to do the impossible - to remove a parody of silly comedy. The idea was not appreciated at first, but the film became a cult over time.

The action takes place on the last day of summer camp where the characters fall in love, quarrel, sink, talking with cans, mined drugs involved in musicals and save the Earth from the threat from outer space.

And almost 15 years later the director went even further - took prequel story with the same actors.

14. moccasins Manitou

Der Schuh des Manitu

• Germany, 2001.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 87 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

This parody westerns We filmed in Germany. But It's not surprising, since many of the classic films of the genre came from this country: to recall the would "Chingachgook - The Great Snake" with Gojko Mitic or "steady hand - a friend of Indians" a joint production of Germany and Yugoslavia.

This is a story of blood brothers Abahachi and Ranger, who decided to buy a bar, and then unjustly accused of murder Cowardly Rabbit - the son of the leader of Sly Slug. The heroes of the need to justify its name and at the same time to find the treasure. But the Indians have already dug up a folding chair and declared war.

15. fear of heights

High Anxiety

• USA, 1977.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 94 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

This film - a parody and also a declaration of love Mel Brooks to tapes Alfred Hitchcock. Even the name itself hints at the classic film "Vertigo", and in the story, you can see references to "Psycho," "The Birds" and other works of the master.

Dr. Richard Thorndyke (played by Brooks himself) appointed director of the neuropsychiatric clinic for the heaviest patients. Here are just in the process, he himself becomes as nervous as his patients.

16. Do not Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, Drinking Your Juice in the block

Do not Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

• United States, 1996.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 89 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,6.

IN ninetieth appears on the screen in dozens of films about life in the slums inhabited by dark-skinned. And director Paris Barclay decided to parody the trend.

In his full-length debut is not even sensible plot, just a bunch of thumbnails on the lives of two cousins: Ashtrays and Loc Dog. One of them is more restrained and mannered, but the second likes to create this chaos. What is interesting, the main characters played by brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans - members of a huge family of acting.

17. Three Amigos!

¡Three Amigos!

• United States, 1986.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 105 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,5.

Rogue El Guapo and his team terrorize Mexican village. To protect the inhabitants call intrepid heroes, known as the "three amigos." The only trouble is that they are actually actors of silent film, confusing the real danger with regular shootings.

It is easily seen that this film is clearly making fun of the classic Western "The Magnificent Seven." And that, in turn, is based on the film of Akira Kurosawa "seven samurai».

18. Scary Movie

Scary Movie

• United States, 2000.
• Black comedy.
• Duration: 88 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,2.

Witty parody of the "Scream" retells the story of maniacBy making all the characters in idiots, and the plot - in a frank insanity. By the way, again played starring Shawn and Marlon Wayans, and director made their brother Keenen Ivory Wayans.

The film spawned a wave of sequels and offshoots, parodying popular paintings. Yet the first part considered the most colorful and funny.

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19. Johnny Inglish

johnny English

• Britain, France, 2003.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 87 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,2.

And another parody of the "James Bond". At this time in the performance of the famous "Mr. Bean" - Rowan Atkinson. He plays John English - clerks, formal ranking in the UK secret service MI-7. But after a series of accidents, he is the only surviving agent. And then he is attracted to the salvation of the world, even though he has no idea what to do.

The combination of the typical antics of Atkinson spy comedy viewers had to like it. Already published two sequels of this story.

20. Loaded Weapon - 1

Loaded Weapon 1

• USA, 1993.
• Comedy, thriller.
• Duration: 84 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,1.

The police with the names of speakers and Colt Luger come to grips with the drug cartel, headed by General Mortars (not to be confused with General Motors). But then the confrontation becomes personal.

At number 1 in the header to pay attention to is not necessary - the second part was never even in the plans. The plot clearly parodies the "Lethal Weapon" and many other police action films. A special advantage of the film - playing the main roles. Here you can admire the brother of Charlie Sheen and the star of "Club "Breakfast""Emilio Estevez and the young Samuel L. Jackson.