on Blood-Red Pencil:
I watched a horror movie recently which contained several laugh out loud moments. The movie wasn’t satire or parody, but the main character had hilarious lines while navigating traumatic action. Humor released the tension gas pedal just enough without ruining the plot.
If handled properly, humor can be utilized in any genre. Let’s explore a few examples.
Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog 
I think little pops of humor in a tense situation creates a break from the stress- readers appreciate that 🙂
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