The Horror Spoofs of Abbott and Costello

While Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are more famously known for their straight comedy routines, they did make a number of films in which horror played a crucial role. The first part of this critical reference explores the Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters spoof films. The second section deals with Abbott and Costello's films with horror elements that do not follow this formula, such as Hold That Ghost and Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff.