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Top 10 Most Shocking Dark Comedies

Top 10 Most Shocking Dark Comedies

While you may find a larger fan base for pure comedy movies, the fans of dark comedies are a fierce and loyal bunch. Not surprising, considering that you can be watching a dark comedy, laughing till there are tears in your eyes and yet be saddened at the satire shown. For the perfect combination of laughs and tears, watch our top ten most shocking dark comedies.

10. War of the Roses


This film by Danny DeVito, promises a no-holds barred look at marriage and delivers. Diabolically funny at times you can still recognize the characters and the emotions they go through as they come to terms with the failure of their marriage and all that comes with it.



9. School for Scoundrels


Billy Bob Thornton stars as the wiseass, sharp-tongued coach to a bunch of nerdy, uncool students in this movie that manages to be crass and yet stay hip at the same time. Acidic wit and a wicked timing makes the movie stand out from the mundane crowd.



8. Pulp Fiction


Shockingly violent yet amazingly watchable, Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction became an instant hit when it was released. There is crime, passion, drama and even some dancing – all depicted in the same manner – fast moving, ferocious and funny.



7. Harold and Maude


A young man with an obsession for death and his falling in love with a 79-year old might not seem like anything to laugh about. But wait till you see the way spirited Maude lives her life and you will be left in a deeply introspective mood.



6 Bonnie and Clyde


Though this movie eventually went onto become one of the biggest money makers of all times, the initial reaction was not so welcoming as the main protagonists who were also criminals were shown in a sympathetic light. However, it was later acclaimed as a film with great social relevance and the sharply funny dialogues between Beatty and Dunaway launched their careers.

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