Tag: Dark Comedy
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TRUE ROMANCE
“True Romance” is a 1993 American romantic crime film directed by Tony Scott, with a screenplay written by Quentin Tarantino. The film features an ensemble cast including Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, Christopher Walken, and James Gandolfini. The film combines elements of romance, action, and dark comedy, creating…
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TRIANGLE OF SADNESS
“Triangle of Sadness” is a satirical dark comedy film directed by Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund, released in 2022. The film features a talented cast including Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean (who very sadly passed away before the film was publically released), Woody Harrelson, Dolly De Leon, Zlatko Burić, Vicki Berlin, and Henrik Dorsin.The film is divided…
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SHORT FILM: SHOOK
“Shook” is a 2024 dark comedy short film written and directed by Valentina von Klencke. It takes place in the Californian desert after a devastating earthquake strands a vacationing family on an idyllic weekend getaway from the outside world. The film follows their survival while supplies diminish rapidly after the disaster. The film opens by…
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I’LL NEVER FORGET WHAT’S ‘ISNAME
“I’ll Never Forget What’s ‘Isname” is a 1967 British film directed by Michael Winner. It blends elements of drama, satire, and dark comedy to critique the advertising industry and explore the protagonist’s existential malaise. The story centers on Andrew Quint (played by Oliver Reed), a disillusioned and successful advertising executive who feels suffocated by the…
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I, TONYA
“I, Tonya” is a 2017 biographical dark comedy directed by Craig Gillespie. The film chronicles the life of the infamous figure skater Tonya Harding and the events leading up to the attack on her rival Nancy Kerrigan during the 1994 Winter Olympics. The film stars Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding, Sebastian Stan as Jeff Gillooly…
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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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JOJO RABBIT
“Jojo Rabbit” is a darkly comedic yet heartfelt film directed by Taika Waititi, released in 2019. Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, the story centers around Jojo Betzler, a young German boy played by Roman Griffin Davis, who dreams of becoming a great Nazi soldier. Jojo’s imaginary friend is none other than Adolf…
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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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TO DIE FOR
“To Die For,” directed by Gus Van Sant, is a darkly comedic crime drama released in 1995, starring Nicole Kidman. The film explores the dangerous allure of fame and the lengths one woman will go to achieve it. The story is presented in a mockumentary style, with interviews and dramatizations providing an inside look at…
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