Category: Dark Comedy
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MUMSY, NANNY, SONNY AND GIRLY aka GIRLY
“Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly” aka “Girly” outside the UK, is a darkly comedic and subversive British film directed by Freddie Francis and released in 1970. The film offers a twisted take on the traditional family dynamic, blending elements of black comedy, horror, and social satire. The story centers around a dysfunctional family living in…
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AMERICAN PSYCHO
“American Psycho,” directed by Mary Harron and released in 2000, is a chilling and satirical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s controversial novel. Set in the late 1980s, the film follows the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy and successful investment banker living in Manhattan, portrayed by Christian Bale in a career-defining performance. On the surface,…
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PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE
“Phantom of the Paradise,” directed by Brian De Palma, is a 1974 cult musical horror-comedy that serves as a unique and satirical take on the classic tale of Faust and The Phantom of the Opera. The story revolves around the world of the music industry, fame, and the Faustian pact that can come with artistic…
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THE FAVOURITE
“The Favourite,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and released in 2018, is a darkly comedic period drama set in early 18th-century England. The film explores the intricate power dynamics and manipulative relationships within the court of Queen Anne. Queen Anne (Olivia Colman), frail and plagued by various health issues, relies heavily on her close friend and…
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ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is a 2019 film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The movie is set in Los Angeles in 1969 against a rapidly changing film industry and a city immersed in the counterculture movement. The film follows the lives of two central characters: Rick Dalton, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and Cliff Booth,…
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TIE ME UP! TIE ME DOWN!
“Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!” is a 1989 darkly comedic Spanish film directed by Pedro Almodóvar and features a brilliant ensemble cast including Antonio Banderas, Victoria Abril, and Loles León. The film follows the unconventional love story of Ricky (Antonio Banderas), a former mental patient, and Marina (Victoria Abril), a former porn actress. Ricky…
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THE BIG LEBOWSKI
“The Big Lebowski” is a cult classic 1998 film directed by the Coen Brothers, known for their unique blend of dark comedy and eccentric characters. The film takes viewers on a wild and absurdly entertaining ride through the quirky subcultures of Los Angeles. The story centers around Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski (played by Jeff Bridges),…
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FORCE MAJEURE aka TURIST
“Force Majeure” (or Turist as orginally titled) is a 2014 drama directed by Ruben Östlund that explores human behavior’s complexities and relationships’ fragility. The film takes place during a family vacation in the French Alps, where a seemingly idyllic holiday takes a sudden and shocking turn.Tomas (played by Johannes Kuhnke) and Ebba (played by Lisa…
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THE LOBSTER
“The Lobster” is a 2015 dystopian romantic-comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and stars Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, and John C. Reilly. The film is set in a near-future society where single people are given 45 days to find a romantic partner, or they will be turned into an animal of their choice and released into…
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