Comic Relief

What is the comic relief? Comic relief usually means a releasing of emotional or other tension resulting from a comic episode interposed in the midst of serious or tragic elements in a drama.

Why is it often used in horror films? Sometimes comic relief characters will appear in fiction that is comic often takes the form of a incompetent , jokes,  sidekick of the hero or villain in a work of fiction.
A sidekick used for comic relief will usually comment on the absurdity of the hero situation and make comments that would be inappropriate for a character who is to be taken seriously.

Do you remember laughing in horror films? Can you think of an example? Yes, Scary movie