Movies like Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

A cult classic full of absurdity and retro charm, Wet Hot American Summer captures a similar tongue-in-cheek take on genre conventions. Like Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy, this film parodies its setting and contains a multitude of comic sketches performed by a talented ensemble cast.

From the comedy group The Lonely Island, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping delivers a mockumentary-style laugh fest. Its layers of satire and comedy mirror the way Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy lampoons the pharmaceutical industry and societal quirks.

Though a musical biopic parody, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story shares Brain Candy’s satirical look at a slice of life, imbued with a character-centric narrative. Fans of satire with a heart could appreciate the clever humor and outrageous storytelling.

Created by another comedy troupe, Broken Lizard, Super Troopers delivers outrageous humor and awkward situations that would resonate with fans of Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. The irreverent comedy about bumbling highway patrol officers is both offbeat and character-driven, much like the work of the Kids in the Hall.

Weird Al Yankovic's UHF is a treasure trove of parody and slapstick that operates in the same off-kilter universe as Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. Fans of the smart and erratic humor in Brain Candy will find plenty to love in UHF's take on television and media culture.