This is the End 2013 – A Hilarious and Horrific Apocalyptic Rager

Buttonface examines the film's bold take on the end of the world, where humor and horror collide in a wild, party-filled ride.

Written by Buttonface

Genres: Comedy, Dark Comedy, Dark Fantasy, Fantasy, Horror, Irreverent, Satire, Supernatural

What happens when the Rapture interrupts a celebrity-filled party? Buttonface explores the uproarious blend of comedy and horror in This is the End, where Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, and their famous friends hilariously navigate doom, demons, and the reality of being left behind.

Summary of This is the End

Jay and Seth are on their way to a party at James Franco’s house. Jay is Seth’s old friend and Seth is interested in getting his old friend and new friends all together. Jay is not quite as interested, but gives it a shot anyway.

While at the party Jay and Seth walk to the store to get cigarettes. At the convenience store there is an earthquake and Jay sees people get Raptured. They run back to the party but nobody there knows what’s going on.

After a hole opens in the front yard that swallows most of the party-goers they figure out that it is the apocalypse and they have to survive through it at which point a bunch of funniness and mayhem occur.

Buttonface Says…

This movie was a fun combination of hilarious and horrific. My wife and kids went and saw this in theaters and we’re going off about it ever since. None of them are the sort to watch a movie twice but, they were all willing to watch it again just to get me to go.

This Is the End leans more heavily into comedy than horror; genuine scares are rare, but laughter is constant. In an era where impressive special effects are easy to come by, this film stands out with visuals that amplify its comedic horror—from demonic encounters to absurdly funny doomsday preparations. It’s everything you’d want in a comedic-horror movie, wrapped into one entertaining package.