Parody films possess a remarkable superpower. They take everything we love (or roll our eyes at) in cinema, crank it up to 11, and somehow make us love it even more. They roast the clichés, mock the tropes, and still manage to feel like affectionate tributes to the very genres they're skewering.That tightrope act (being funny without being bitter) is what makes parody such a tricky genre to nail. When done right, it's comedy gold. When done wrong… well, you get those bargain-bin DVDs nobody claims.Pulling off a great parody demands a weird combination of obsession and irreverence. The filmmakers have to know the genre inside out, but also be ready to pull its pants down for everyone to laugh. It's equal parts homage and roast, which is why only a handful of movies truly shine in this category.In this article, we’re diving into 14 of the best parody films ever made. From Mel Brooks’ gothic and sci-fi absurdities to modern mockumentary gems, these movies span decades of genre-busting brilliance.Let’s get to it.The Golden Age of Parody (1970s–1980s)1. Young Frankenstein (1974)Directed by: Mel Brooks Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder), determined not to follow his infamous grandfather’s footsteps, inherits the family castle and, well, pretty much ends up doing precisely that. With the help of Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr), and Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman), he revives a creature (Peter Boyle) in this black-and-white send-up of old Universal monster films.What makes Young Frankenstein hilarious is its precision. Mel Brooks parodied...
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