Shaun of the Dead, Dumb and Dumber, and Young Frankenstein are among the best, funniest, and most essential comedy movies for all audiences.

Many hilarious mystery comedy movies have been released over the years, including cult classics like Clue and modern gems like The Sheep Detectives.

It's certainly easier for many modern moviegoers to largely stick to contemporary releases, considering that these films are often at the center of cultural conversation. It's especially the case for ...