Movies like Dead Heat

Beetlejuice is a Tim Burton classic that combines the supernatural with eccentric comedy, as a recently deceased couple attempts to scare away the new inhabitants of their home. While more fantastical, its unique sense of humor and ghostly antics could charm those who liked Dead Heat.

Though more of a straightforward buddy-cop movie than Dead Heat, Lethal Weapon's chemistry between its two leads and its blend of action and humor provide a grounded counterpart to Dead Heat's more supernatural buddy-cop dynamic.

In The Frighteners, Frank Bannister develops psychic abilities, allowing him to see and communicate with ghosts. This blend of horror and comedy with its supernatural elements and a police officer sidekick offers a similar tone to Dead Heat, appealing to fans of horror comedies with a touch of buddy-cop dynamics.

Re-Animator is a horror-comedy that delves into the realm of mad science and reanimation with a notoriously over-the-top and gory style. Fans of Dead Heat's resurrection theme and dark humor will likely enjoy the audacious nature of this cult classic.

House II: The Second Story takes the horror-comedy genre into a haunted house setting, where the protagonists deal with a variety of supernatural creatures. Its comedic approach to scares and the undead makes it resonate with fans of Dead Heat's tone.

Night of the Creeps delivers a mix of science fiction, horror, and comedy as college students grapple with alien parasites turning people into zombies. Its quirky and humorous take on the zombie genre makes it a good fit for Dead Heat enthusiasts.