The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Big Lebowski, and Pink Flamingos are essential cult classic comedy movies pretty much everyone should watch.

These days, it often seems like comedy movies that only feature a handful of truly funny scenes can become hugely popular.

Comedy is one of the most universal film genres with dozens of subgenres, such as screwball, romantic comedies, and dark comedies. Since the Silent Era, comedies have been popular among audiences and ...