Comic Relief

Comic Relief
 

1.- What is the comic relief?

Is the inclusion of a humorous character, scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension.

2.- Why is it often used in horror films?

Comic relief usually means a releasing of emotional or other tension resulting from a comic episode interposed in the midst of serious or tragic elements in a drama.

3.- Do you remember laughing in horror films? Can yout think of an example?
Yes, On Silence of the lambs.