Dark Comedy movies

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Tense Claustrophobic Dry Oppressive Cynical

Overview

In downtown Madrid, a series of mysterious gunshots trap a motley assortment of people in a decrepit bar.

Themes

Deception and loyalty, Wealth disparity, Family expectations, Meritocracy pressure, Bar confinement, Authority control

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Tense Claustrophobic Dry Relentless Eerie

Overview

A pregnant widow, believing herself to be guided by her unborn child, embarks on a homicidal rampage.

Themes

Baby driven influence, Grief and revenge, Mother as vigilante, Trauma and motherhood, Vigilante justice, Pregnancy vulnerability

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Realistic Claustrophobic Dry Fast-paced Stylish

Overview

After 20 years abroad, Mark Renton returns to Scotland and reunites with his old friends Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Class tensions, Fragile reconciliation, Crime and schemes, Drug dependency persistence

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Tense Raw Claustrophobic Dry Relentless

Overview

When a depressed woman is burglarized, she finds a new sense of purpose by tracking down the thieves alongside her obnoxious neighbor. But they soon find themselves dangerously out of their depth against a pack of degenerate criminals.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Moral ambiguity, Crime and improvisation, Fragile alliances, Survival through resourcefulness, Vigilantism under pressure

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Tense Claustrophobic Stylish Oppressive Cynical

Overview

A modern-day witch uses spells and magic to get men to fall in love with her, with deadly consequences.

Themes

Gendered power dynamics, Obsessive attachment, Romantic manipulation, Love potion abuse, Death by magic, Tolerance versus fear

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Tense Chaotic Intense Hopeful Gritty

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In the throes of a zombie apocalypse, a troubled woman from Las Vegas with a dark past, finds herself stranded in the desert with a lone and ravenous zombie on her tail.

Themes

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Realistic Intimate Dry Restrained Deliberate

Overview

David, a struggling comedy writer fresh off from breaking up with his boyfriend, moves from New York City to Sacramento to help his sick mother. Living with his conservative father and much-younger sisters for the first time in ten years, he feels like a stranger in his childhood home. As his mother’s health declines, David frantically tries to extract meaning from this horrible experience and convince everyone (including himself) that he's "doing okay.”

Themes

Caregiving under pressure, Generational conflict, Loss and continuity, Illness in the family, Sexuality and acceptance, Family estrangement and reconciliation

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Playful Claustrophobic Fast-paced Gritty Cynical

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Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.

Themes

Deception and trust, Corpse as friend, Survival on deserted island, Beach pressures, Dead body companionship, Buddy comedy dynamics

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Whimsical Intimate Dry Cynical Leisurely

Overview

A dachshund passes from oddball owner to oddball owner, whose radically dysfunctional lives are all impacted by the pooch.

Themes

Caregiver burden, Unconventional family dynamics, Search for connection, Ethics of animal welfare, Art-world disillusionment, Mortality and loss

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Brutal Stylish Intense Oppressive Charged

Overview

Ronnie runs a Disco walking tour with his son, Brayden. When a sexy woman takes the tour, it begins a competition between father and son for her love. It also signals the arrival of an oily strangler who stalks the streets at night.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Appearance vs reality, Romance under threat, Violence and control, Competition for affection, Family rivalry

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