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Dark Comedy movies

Comedy with a grim edge, finding humor in crime, disaster, moral failure, and uncomfortable consequences.

12 Hour Shift

1. 12 Hour Shift

Comedy Crime Horror Dark Comedy Heist
5.5
20201h 28min

Overview

It's 1999 and over the course of one 12-hour shift at an Arkansas hospital, a junkie nurse, her scheming cousin and a group of black market organ-trading criminals start a heist that could lead to their collective demise.

Themes

"movie: 12 hour shift. genres: comedy, Crime, Horror, Comedy, Crime, Horror main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the moral decay and desperation that can arise from addiction and the lengths individuals will go to for survival. it serves as a critique of the healthcare system and the commodification of human life, Highlighting the ethical dilemmas faced by those trapped in a cycle of addiction and crime."

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Another Round

2. Another Round

Comedy Drama Dark Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
7.7
20201h 57min

Overview

Four stagnant high school teachers decide to test out a theory that maintaining a constant level of intoxication will improve their overall lives.

Themes

Work-life balance strain, Social pressure to perform, Group conformity dynamics, Alcohol as coping mechanism, Boundary testing consequences, Teacher-student dynamics

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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The Babysitter: Killer Queen

3. The Babysitter: Killer Queen

Comedy Horror Dark Comedy Supernatural Horror
5.8
20201h 41min

Overview

Two years after defeating a satanic cult led by his babysitter Bee, Cole's trying to forget his past and focus on surviving high school. But when old enemies unexpectedly return, Cole will once again have to outsmart the forces of evil.

Themes

"movie: the babysitter: killer queen. genres: comedy, Horror, Comedy, Horror main themes: babysitter, Sequel, Satanic ritual, Babysitter, Sequel, Satanic ritual full keywords list: babysitter, Sequel, Satanic ritual, Satanic cult, Virgin sacrifice. concept analysis: the film explores themes of innocence lost and the complexities of love in the face of trauma. it highlights the struggle between good and evil, Emphasizing the power of personal connections to overcome dark forces."

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Netflix
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Spree

4. Spree

Comedy Crime Horror Thriller Dark Comedy
5.9
20201h 33min

Overview

Desperate for an online following, a rideshare driver has figured out a deadly plan to go viral and he will stop at nothing to get his five minutes of fame.

Themes

"movie: spree. genres: comedy, Crime, Horror, Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Horror, Thriller main themes: killing spree, Found footage, Social media, Killing spree, Found footage, Social media full keywords list: killing spree, Found footage, Social media, Ride-share, Social media influencer, Screenlife, Livestream, Whimsical. concept analysis: the film explores the toxic relationship between social media fame and moral decay, Highlighting how the quest for virality can lead individuals to commit heinous acts. it serves as a critique of society's obsession with notoriety and the ethical boundaries that are blurred in the pursuit of online validation."

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Amazon Video
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Looks That Kill

5. Looks That Kill

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.3
20201h 32min

Overview

A teenager lives out the hilarious and often tragic consequences of being lethally attractive, until he meets a girl with a congenital defect.

Themes

Caregiving under pressure, Unconventional romance, Appearance and stigma, Illness and emotional risk, Physical difference and belonging, Self-destructive impulses

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Babyteeth

6. Babyteeth

Drama Comedy Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Bittersweet Romance
7.2
20201h 58min

Overview

A terminally ill teen upsets her parents when she falls in love with a small-time drug dealer.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Cancer shaped care, Coming of age love, Drugs access and control, Family obligations under illness, Caregiver boundary tension

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The Willoughbys

7. The Willoughbys

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Family Animation
6.4
20201h 32min

Overview

When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.

Themes

Deception as survival, Found family formation, Emotional neglect, Caregiver warmth vs neglect, Old fashioned values vs modern world, Independence through alliance

Available on

Netflix
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Guns Akimbo

8. Guns Akimbo

Action Comedy Crime Thriller One-Person Army
6.3
20201h 38min

Overview

An ordinary guy suddenly finds himself forced to fight a gladiator-like battle for a dark website that streams the violence for viewers. In order to survive and rescue his kidnapped ex-girlfriend, he must battle Nix, a heavily armed and much more experienced fighter.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Coercion under threat, Spectacle of violence, Surveillance via live streams, Entertainment vs exploitation, Family ties in crime

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Buffaloed

9. Buffaloed

Comedy Drama Dark Comedy Professional Drama
6.2
20201h 35min

Overview

Set in the underworld of debt-collecting, homegrown hustler Peg Dahl will do anything to escape Buffalo, NY.

Themes

Class inequality, Economic precarity, Debt culture, Deception in debt market, Entrepreneurial hustle, Power and risk in urban enterprise

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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The Heist of the Century

10. The Heist of the Century

Comedy Thriller Crime Dark Comedy Heist
7.1
20201h 54min

Overview

In 2006, a group of thieves performed what is considered one of the most famous and smart bank heists in the history of Argentina. How they robbed the Rio bank is as surprising as what happened afterwards. This is their story.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Risk management under constraints, Collective action under danger, Cash haul as operation metric, Notoriety of crime, Public attention and scrutiny

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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