Gabriel is built up as one of Ethan Hunt's most dangerous adversaries in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, with the film repeatedly emphasizing how unforgiving and how much of a threat he poses. However, his eventual demise is considerably less intimidating than his reputation suggests. After battling it out with Ethan on a biplane, Gabriel confidently states he has the only parachute. However, in his attempt to escape, he rather abruptly smashes his head on the aircraft's tail, killing him immediately. It's such a comical exit for a character who was meant to represent pure evil. | © Paramount Pictures/Skydance
Mola Ram's death in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is one of the most exaggerated killings that we can think of. After wrestling with Indiana Jones on the remnants of a collapsed bridge, the villain falls, bounces comically between rocks, and falls into a crocodile-infested river. The cherry on top is the Wilhelm scream he lets out as he's torn apart by the crocodiles. The combination of over-the-top practical effects, screaming, and a ridiculously theatrical demise definitely makes the scene more amusing than frightening. | © Lucasfilm Ltd./Paramount Pictures
Denton Van Zan spends much of Reign of Fire presenting himself as a fearless dragon hunter with a tough-guy attitude who isn't afraid of anything. Towards the end of the film, Van Zan attempts to take down a monstrous dragon by leaping in the air with his trusty battle axe. Unfortunately, the dragon simply catches him in its mouth mid-air. It's a rather humiliating but humorous end for a character who had so much bravado. | © Touchstone Pictures/Spyglass Entertainment
In Jurassic Park, Donald Gennaro makes the unfortunate decision to abandon the children and hide in a bathroom when the T. rex attacks. His attempt to save himself ends with the dinosaur ripping apart the toilet cubicle, snatching him up in its mouth, and killing him. The death is tragic, but the absurdity of the setup and the deservedness of his fate make it incredibly hilarious. | © Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment
Russell Franklin's death in Deep Blue Sea is one of the greatest examples of a movie completely catching its audience off guard. Just as Samuel L. Jackson's character begins delivering an inspirational speech about survival, a giant shark suddenly leaps out of the water and devours him. The timing is absolutely perfect, which makes it all the more hilarious. The blaring orchestra music in the background also makes this scene extremely hard to take seriously. | © Village Roadshow Pictures/Warner Bros.
Emperor Palpatine's death in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi should have been a moment of enormous significance, considering that it marks the end of the Galactic Empire and of the franchise's central villain. However, it was amusing how easily Darth Vader was able to throw him over a ledge. Palpatine's exaggerated screaming as he falls down the Death Star's reactor shaft has even become something of a meme. | © Lucasfilm Ltd./20th Century-Fox
Javert's self-inflicted demise is supposed to be one of the most emotionally charged moments in Les Misérables, as the police inspector struggles to reconcile everything he believes about justice with Jean Valjean's compassion. However, Russell Crowe's solemn singing in his final moments ended in hilarity, purely because of one thing: the cartoonish "splat" sound that came as he fell to the ground. This completely eliminated any intensity from the scene and, in its place, comedy remained. | © Relativity Media/Working Title Films
Sir Edmund Burton's death is supposed to be a dramatic turning point in Transformers: The Last Knight, especially considering Anthony Hopkins' character played a huge role in the plot. However, the way Burton exits the film is quite funny. He is mortally wounded by a shot from Megatron. The way Burton comically flies through the air, with the added slow-motion effect, left us laughing. The final speech he delivers before he passes is also quite campy. | © Paramount Pictures/Hasbro Studios
Marge Thompson's demise at the end of A Nightmare on Elm Street is meant to be a disturbing reminder of Freddy Krueger's supernatural powers. After Nancy seemingly defeats Freddy, she gets into a car, only to realize she never won and that she was still stuck in an ongoing nightmare. Freddy then grabs Marge through a window and pulls her in. It's an unintentionally funny death, as the practical effects made Marge's body look like a squishy inflatable doll. | © New Line Cinema/Media Home Entertainment
Emil's death in the original RoboCop is grotesque, but also extremely funny thanks to how over-the-top it is. After driving straight into a silo of toxic waste, his body becomes horribly disfigured. He then stumbles into the path of a speeding vehicle and cartoonishly explodes. The death is undoubtedly disturbing on paper. Still, the fact that the film went above and beyond to eliminate a rather small character is hilarious. | © Orion Pictures
It's hard not to laugh at Denethor's death in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King simply because of how ridiculously everything unfolds. After setting himself on fire, Denethor runs across the city before throwing himself off the edge of a cliff. The whole dramatic setup is completely undermined by the sight of a flaming Denethor sprinting like it's a casual Sunday morning run. | © WingNut Films/New Line Cinema
Titanic is filled with heartbreaking deaths, but one background moment has gained a bit of a reputation for being unintentionally funny. As the ship sinks, a passenger (who the internet affectionately calls "Propeller Guy") falls from the stern and hits a ship propeller, sending him spinning through the air before he crashes into the water. The accompanying sound effect makes the whole thing feel almost cartoonish, which is a random moment of comedy in the middle of an otherwise devastating film. | © Paramount Pictures/20th Century Fox
Marvin's death in Pulp Fiction is funny purely because it's an accidental killing. While Jules, Vincent, and Marvin are on the road, Vincent turns around to ask Marvin a question and accidentally shoots him in the face. The sudden explosion of blood and the completely stunned reactions from the other characters make the moment hilarious because of its sheer absurdity. Vincent's nonchalant admission of "Oh man, I shot Marvin in the face" makes the scene all the more memorable. | © A Band Apart/Jersey Films
Talia al Ghul serves as the mastermind villain in The Dark Knight Rises, so her death was supposed to be an important moment. Unfortunately, the scene doesn't quite deliver the dramatic impact Christopher Nolan likely intended. After her truck crashes, Talia delivers an unusually drawn-out final speech, filled with weird facial expressions, before closing her eyes. The actress who played her, Marion Cotillard, actually admitted that she "screwed up" the awkward death scene. | © Warner Bros. Pictures/Syncopy
Johnny's death in The Room is supposed to be the devastating conclusion to a story about betrayal, heartbreak, and a man pushed to his breaking point. Instead, it has become one of the most unintentionally hilarious endings in movie history. After discovering Lisa's infidelity, Johnny delivers his infamous emotional outbursts before eventually taking his own life. Tommy Wiseau's exaggerated performance and the bizarre dialogue surrounding the scene make it almost impossible to watch with a straight face. | © Wiseau-Films
Movie deaths are often meant to be some of the most emotional moments in a film. Some can leave you shocked, heartbroken, or completely devastated. However, not every attempt at a dramatic demise goes according to plan. Sometimes, an awkward performance or bizarre effects can turn a death into something you can't help but laugh at. That said, here are 15 movie deaths that were unintentionally hilarious.
