rom com clown car

A sub genre of romantic comedy (rom com) in which an absurd number of A-B list actors are cast. Ostensibly, this allows for "intertwining" plot lines, but is clearly designed to maximize revenue by appealing to all conceivable demographics.

"Valentine's Day" is a rom com clown car, starring everyone who has ever lived.

by pierreboulez April 28, 2011

rom-zom-com

Film genre - abbreviation of 'romantic zombie comedy'. Originally used to describe the 2004 film 'Shaun of the Dead', directed by Edgar Wright.

'That "Shaun of the Dead"; best rom-zom-com I've ever seen!'
'Isn't it the only one?'
'Er...'

by milkatraz October 26, 2004

rom zom com

a genre of movies: romantic zombie comedies, epitomized by flicks such as Shaun of the Dead

"what kind of viddy do you want to pick up tonight?" "how bout a rom zom com, a la shaun of the dead?"

by lauren brackenbury July 22, 2005