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Dark Comedy movies

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

I Care a Lot

1. I Care a Lot

Crime Thriller Drama Comedy Con Artist Crime
6.4
20211h 59min

Overview

A court-appointed legal guardian defrauds her older clients and traps them under her care. But her latest mark comes with some unexpected baggage.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Elder guardianship abuse, Late-stage capitalism, Financial predation, Social critique of care systems

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Breaking News in Yuba County

2. Breaking News in Yuba County

Comedy Drama Crime Dark Comedy Relationship Drama
5.8
20211h 36min

Overview

An overlooked pencil-pusher catches her husband in bed with another woman, the shock of which causes him to die of a heart attack. So she buries his body and takes advantage of the growing celebrity status that comes from having a missing husband. But she quickly finds herself in over her head, dodging cops and criminals, all while trying to keep the truth from her sister, a local news anchor who’s desperate for a story.

Themes

"movie: breaking news in yuba county. genres: comedy, Drama, Crime, Comedy, Drama, Crime main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the lengths to which individuals will go for validation and attention, Revealing the darker sides of human nature when faced with desperation. it raises questions about morality and the consequences of deceit in a society that often glorifies sensationalism."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Just Another Christmas

3. Just Another Christmas

Comedy Drama Fantasy Family Christmas Family
6.7
20201h 41min

Overview

After taking a very nasty fall on Christmas Eve, grinchy Jorge blacks out and wakes up one year later, with no memory of the year that has passed. He soon realizes that he’s doomed to keep waking up on Christmas Eve after Christmas Eve, having to deal with the aftermath of what his other self has done the other 364 days of the year.

Themes

Marital strain under pressure, Time loop fatigue, Memory erosion under repetition, Family responsibility and care, Fidelity under temptation, Cyclical fate and renewal

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Netflix
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Fatman

4. Fatman

Drama Thriller Action Fantasy Crime
5.9
20201h 40min

Overview

A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.

Themes

"movie: fatman. genres: drama, Thriller, Action, Fantasy, Crime, Comedy, Science fiction, Drama, Thriller, Action, Fantasy, Crime, Comedy, Science fiction main themes: hitman, Holiday, Santa claus, Hitman, Holiday, Santa claus full keywords list: hitman, Holiday, Santa claus, Dark comedy, North pole, Evil child, Christmas. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of neglect and the moral decay of youth in a consumer-driven society. it juxtaposes the spirit of christmas with the darker impulses of revenge and violence, Ultimately advocating for redemption and the importance of addressing negative behaviors."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Kid Detective

5. The Kid Detective

Comedy Drama Mystery Dark Comedy Relationship Drama
7.0
20201h 39min

Overview

A once-celebrated kid detective, now 31, continues to solve the same trivial mysteries between hangovers and bouts of self-pity. Until a naive client brings him his first 'adult' case, to find out who brutally murdered her boyfriend.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Obsession with power, Childhood fame burden, Trauma and exploitation, Small-town secrets, Clue-driven investigation

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Amazon Video
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Bloody Hell

6. Bloody Hell

Horror Comedy Action Mystery Thriller
6.6
20201h 34min

Overview

A man with a mysterious past flees the country to escape his own personal hell... only to arrive somewhere much worse. In an effort to survive this new horror, he turns to his personified conscience.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trauma and resilience, Survival under captivity, Outsider status and belonging, Media scrutiny and blame, Violence as problem-solving

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hoopla
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Valley of the Dead

7. Valley of the Dead

Comedy Horror War Dark Comedy Zombie Horror
5.8
20201h 41min

Overview

During the Spanish Civil War, sworn enemies must work together when they encounter flesh-eating zombies created in a Nazi experiment.

Themes

"movie: valley of the dead. genres: comedy, Horror, War, Comedy, Horror, War main themes: spain, Experiment, Nazi, Spain, Experiment, Nazi full keywords list: spain, Experiment, Nazi, Zombie. concept analysis: the film explores the fragility of human alliances in the face of existential threats, Illustrating how survival often necessitates cooperation between sworn enemies. it also critiques the ethical boundaries of scientific experimentation and the consequences of war, Highlighting the horrors that arise when humanity's darker impulses are unleashed."

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Hubie Halloween

8. Hubie Halloween

Comedy Mystery Horror Dark Comedy Whodunit
5.3
20201h 43min

Overview

Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.

Themes

"movie: hubie halloween. genres: comedy, Mystery, Horror, Comedy, Mystery, Horror main themes: holiday, Riding a bicycle, Halloween, Holiday, Riding a bicycle, Halloween full keywords list: holiday, Riding a bicycle, Halloween, Bullying, Single mother, Foster family, Protective mother. concept analysis: the film explores themes of acceptance and the importance of community, Highlighting how kindness can triumph over bullying and ridicule. it also emphasizes the transformative power of love and respect, As hubie evolves from a figure of mockery to a beloved leader."

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Spontaneous

9. Spontaneous

Comedy Horror Dark Comedy Gore Horror
6.5
20201h 42min

Overview

When students in their high school begin inexplicably exploding (literally), seniors Mara and Dylan struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last.

Themes

Youth risk-taking, Mortality in daily life, State response to crisis, Mass fear and rumor, Unclear causes and ambiguity, Hedonism as coping

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Vampires vs. the Bronx

10. Vampires vs. the Bronx

Comedy Horror Dark Comedy Vampire Horror
5.7
20201h 26min

Overview

Three gutsy kids from a rapidly gentrifying Bronx neighborhood stumble upon a sinister plot to suck all the life from their beloved community.

Themes

"movie: vampires vs. the bronx. genres: comedy, Horror, Comedy, Horror main themes: vampire, Bronx, New york city, Vampire, Bronx, New york city full keywords list: vampire, Bronx, New york city. concept analysis: the film explores themes of community resilience and the fight against gentrification, Using the metaphor of vampires to represent external threats to cultural identity. it highlights the importance of solidarity and collective action in preserving one's home and heritage."

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Netflix
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