macabre humor

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I think that the comedy in the show we've always tried to pull from the darkness, and there's actually a lot of macabre humor in the darkest moments.

From Salon • May 1, 2022

Robert Zemeckis, who went on to be an executive producer for “Tales From the Crypt,” was a natural fit for the upbeat and macabre humor of this supernatural teen-comedy episode, which he directed.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2020

With macabre humor and impressive technique, "Frozen!" alternates between Crookall's spooky photographs and Alm's surreal hunting-lodge-worthy sculptures.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2012

On his first day of work in the White House, Mr. Brady found two presents in his office left by Carter’s press secretary, Jody Powell, in the spirit of macabre humor and goodwill.

From Washington Post

"Well, well!" he said, with gargantuan, macabre humor.

From Astounding Stories, August, 1931 by Various