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Dark Romance movies

Risky, intense romance shaped by danger, obsession, control, trauma, or morally gray choices.

Dracula

1. Dracula

Horror Fantasy Romance Vampire Horror Dark Fantasy
6.2
20252h 10min

Overview

When a 15th-century prince denounces God after the devastating loss of his wife, he inherits an eternal curse: he becomes Dracula. Condemned to wander the centuries, he defies fate and death itself, guided by a single hope — to be reunited with his lost love.

Themes

Loss of wife longing, Eternal love pursuit, 15th century exile, Music box memory, Parfum memory, Gargoyle omen

Available on

blue TV
Apple TV
Viaplay
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Together

2. Together

Horror Romance Supernatural Horror Dark Romance
6.7
20251h 42min

Overview

Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Eros and attachment, Grief and emotional distance, Isolation after relocation, Physical boundary breach, Coercive intimacy dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Heart Eyes

3. Heart Eyes

Horror Comedy Romance Slasher Horror Parody
6.1
20251h 37min

Overview

When the "Heart Eyes Killer" strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now, they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.

Themes

Deception and identity, Trust under danger, Workplace romance under threat, Hidden alliances, Public space vulnerability, Holiday horror tension

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

4. Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

Romance Comedy Fantasy Horror Dark Romance
7.0
20231h 31min

Overview

Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she's too sensitive to kill. When her exasperated parents cut off her blood supply, Sasha's life is in jeopardy. Luckily, she meets Paul, a lonely teenager with suicidal tendencies who is willing to give his life to save hers. But their friendly agreement soon becomes a nocturnal quest to fulfill Paul's last wishes before day breaks.

Themes

Bullying fuels revenge, Blood supply dependence, Unlikely friendship challenges norms, Vampire hunger humanity, Teen suicide consequences, Blood sucking ethics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Fair Play

5. Fair Play

Drama Thriller Romance Relationship Drama Domestic Thriller
6.4
20231h 53min

Overview

An unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund pushes a young couple's relationship to the brink, threatening to unravel not only their recent engagement but their lives.

Themes

Power dynamics, Deception and loyalty, Financial ethics under pressure, Secret relationships under strain, Jealousy and egocentrism, Workplace ambition and rivalry

Available on

Netflix
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Bones and All

6. Bones and All

Horror Romance Drama Tragic Drama Dark Romance
6.8
20222h 11min

Overview

Abandoned by her father, a young woman embarks on a thousand-mile odyssey through the backroads of America where she meets a disenfranchised drifter. But despite their best efforts, all roads lead back to their terrifying pasts and to a final stand that will determine whether their love can survive their otherness.

Themes

Otherness testing intimacy, Addiction driving choices, Hunger as self-definition, Guilt over desire, Family estrangement tension, Abandonment shaping belonging

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Decision to Leave

7. Decision to Leave

Thriller Mystery Romance Korean-Style Thriller Investigation Mystery
7.3
20222h 19min

Overview

In a world where desire turns murder investigations into love stories, a meticulous detective trails a seemingly unshaken widow whose every alibi seduces him deeper. As her past confessions blur the line between victim and killer, he sinks into an obsession that threatens to destroy his case—and himself.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Forbidden love under scrutiny, Reputation vs evidence, Language barrier complicates trust, Duty vs desire tension, Mistrust within marriage

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Annette

8. Annette

Drama Romance Entertainment Industry Drama Dark Romance
6.3
20212h 20min

Overview

In present-day Los Angeles, controversial stand-up comedian Henry McHenry and internationally renowned opera singer Ann Defrasnoux form the façade of a happy couple in the spotlight. Ann gives birth to a baby girl named Annette, who possesses an exceptional gift that will change all of their lives forever.

Themes

Public image vs private life, Ambition and dependency, Manipulation through art, Revenge through performance, Fame at personal cost, Parental influence and legacy

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Rebecca

9. Rebecca

Romance Drama Mystery Thriller Dark Romance
6.0
20202h 3min

Overview

After a whirlwind romance with a wealthy widower, a naïve bride moves to his family estate but can't escape the haunting shadow of his late wife.

Themes

Class differences, Gothic romance, British nobility, Housekeeper dynamics, Newlywed tension

Available on

Netflix
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Queen & Slim

10. Queen & Slim

Crime Drama Romance Tragic Drama Dark Romance
7.1
20192h 11min

Overview

While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results.

Themes

Racial bias in policing, On the run under surveillance, Media amplification of crime, Solidarity under threat, Survival under systemic violence, Protest and policing dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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