Movies by Jack McHenry

Jack McHenry: Blending Horror, Humor, and the Supernatural In a filmography filled with delightfully twisted tales, Jack McHenry has established himself as a singular voice in contemporary horror and dark comedy. With a knack for blending the macabre and the mischievous, McHenry's work subverts genre tropes, delivering chills and chuckles in equal measure. McHenry's directorial debut, 2019's Here Comes Hell, set the tone for his oeuvre – a rollicking supernatural horror-comedy that followed a group of 1950s socialites whose dinner party is interrupted by the arrival of demonic forces. Blending period aesthetics with outrageous scares, the film announced the arrival of a filmmaker unafraid to tackle the absurd and the unsettling. This deft balance of tones has become a hallmark of McHenry's work, as seen in his subsequent films The Curse of Lady Lazarus (2020) and the cult hit The Doom Busters (2025). In the latter, McHenry crafts a deliciously gonzo tale of a team of eccentric paranormal investigators battling an ancient evil, seamlessly transitioning from moments of genuine terror to uproarious slapstick. Beyond his genre-blending sensibilities, McHenry's films are characterized by their visual flair, drawing inspiration from classic horror and fantasy cinema while injecting a contemporary stylistic flourish. Whether crafting the haunting atmosphere of a Victorian mansion or the neon-drenched chaos of a supernatural showdown, McHenry demonstrates a keen eye for creating worlds that are as immersive as they are unnerving. As he continues to push the boundaries of horror and humor, Jack McHenry has solidifie