Dark Comedy movies

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Claustrophobic Dry Fast-paced Stylish Intense

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A disgraced internet personality attempts to win back his followers by livestreaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally pisses off a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life.

Themes

Found footage aesthetics, Performative risk, Parasocial dynamics, Fame pursuit tension, Audience spectacle, Surveillance culture

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Realistic Intimate Claustrophobic Bleak Dry

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Half brothers Raymond and Ray reunite when their estranged father dies—and discover that his final wish was for them to dig his grave. Together, they process who they've become as men, both because of their father and in spite of him.

Themes

Trauma and memory, Parental abuse legacy, Addiction and recovery, Grief rituals and meaning, Brotherly bonds under strain, Familial obligation

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Playful Tense Heartwarming Bleak Melancholic

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The year is 1988. Abby and Gretchen have been best friends since fourth grade. After an evening of skinny-dipping goes disastrously wrong, Gretchen begins to act…different, which leads Abby to suspect her best friend may be possessed by a demon. With help from some unlikely allies, Abby embarks on a quest to save Gretchen. But is their friendship powerful enough to beat the devil?

Themes

"movie: my best friend's exorcism. genres: horror, Comedy, Horror, Comedy main themes: based on novel or book, Exorcism, Teenage girl, Based on novel or book, Exorcism, Teenage girl full keywords list: based on novel or book, Exorcism, Teenage girl, Demonic possession, 1980s. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of friendship and the lengths one will go to protect a loved one from darkness. it highlights the struggle between personal demons and the power of love and loyalty in overcoming adversity."

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Playful Tense Dry Stylish Witty

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A dethroned queen bee at a posh private high school strikes a secret deal with an unassuming new student to enact revenge on one another’s enemies.

Themes

Social climbing dynamics, Appearance vs authenticity, Female friendship under strain, Deception and retaliation, Reputation management under pressure, Group ostracism mechanisms

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Tense Dynamic Claustrophobic Dry Fast-paced

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Unlucky assassin Ladybug is determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives—on the world's fastest train.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Fragile alliances, Interwoven loyalties, Conflicting objectives, High speed chaos, Crime world power plays

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Realistic Tense Steady Dry Sun-drenched

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A journalist and podcaster from New York City travels to West Texas in order to report on the death of a girl he was hooking up with.

Themes

Grief and denial, Outsider adaptation, Deception in storytelling, Media ethics, Narrative power, Isolation from modern america

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Playful Tense Whimsical Fast-paced Witty

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Alain and Marie moved to the suburb house of their dreams. But the real estate agent warned them: what is in the basement may well change their lives forever.

Themes

Time travel consequences, Affair and betrayal, Secrecy and deception, Suburban disruption, Age manipulation ethics, Youth obsession

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Realistic Atmospheric Bleak Dry Deliberate

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Sang-hyun is always struggling from debt, and Dong-soo works at a baby box facility. On a rainy night, they steal the baby Woo-sung, who was left in the baby box, to sell him at a good price. Meanwhile, detectives were watching, and they quietly track them down to capture the crucial evidence.

Themes

Deception and coercion, Trust and betrayal, Legal ambiguity, Family formation under pressure, Illicit adoption market, Crime and punishment

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Realistic Tense Raw Claustrophobic Dry

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Ready for a night of legendary partying, three college students must weigh the pros and cons of calling the police when faced with an unexpected situation.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Privacy vs surveillance, Police involvement dilemma, Racialized policing dynamics, Responsibility vs impulsivity

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Playful Bright Whimsical Witty Energetic

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When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Societal expectations, Loyalty versus betrayal, Group cohesion under pressure, Public perception vs reform, Agency through action

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