Movies and TvShows featuring "black-comedy" theme.
The Boys is set in a world where superheroes are revered as celebrities, but it reveals the dark underbelly of their fame. A group of vigilantes, known as The Boys, take on corrupt superheroes who abuse their powers and engage in unethical behavior. Led by Billy Butcher, The Boys seek to expose the truth and seek revenge for past injustices.
A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.
After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Betelgeuse, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.
As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.
Jashin-chan, a devil from Hell was abruptly summoned to the human world by Yurine Hanazono, a stoic college student who lives in a run-down apartment in Jinbocho. They're forced to become roommates since Yurine doesn't know how to send Jashin-chan back. But according to Jashin-chan, she could return by killing Yurine, so she takes action...?! A viperous roomie comedy that keeps you on your toes!
The sale of Paul and Lydia's picture-perfect LA home forces them to face painful family secrets — and hide them from prying eyes and cutthroat buyers.
Black Butler is set in Victorian London and follows Ciel Phantomhive, the young head of the Phantomhive noble family, who is assisted by his demonic butler, Sebastian Michaelis. Together, they undertake various tasks for the Queen and solve mysteries, all while dealing with supernatural powers, reapers, and a hidden enemy.
Hiragi Utena is a major fangirl of the magical girls protecting her city and leaps at the chance to join their ranks. But once she transforms, she learns she's a villain who enjoys being a magical-girl-tormenting sadist instead!
In a sleepy town in New England, deceased couple Barbara and Adam Maitland return to their home and try to scare away the Deetzes, a New York family who has just moved in. When their attempts fail, they seek the help of a malicious spirit named Beetlejuice. However, they soon regret their decision as Beetlejuice turns out to be crazy and uncontrollable. The Maitlands must find a way to scare the Deetzes themselves and protect their home, while also forming a bond with the teenage daughter Lydia.
The Wallflower follows the story of Sunako Nakahara, a goth girl who lives in a mansion with four male models. When her aunt makes a deal with the boys to turn Sunako into a proper lady, they face hilarious challenges and unexpected romance.
A tough, working-class petty criminal is drawn into the treacherous world of diamond smuggling and morphs into an anti-heroine to be reckoned with in the murky underworld.
Princess Resurrection is a Japanese horror comedy manga by Yasunori Mitsunaga. The manga was serialized monthly in Monthly Shōnen Sirius magazine and published by Kodansha. A 26-episode anime series by Madhouse aired on TBS in 2007. Both the manga and anime are available in North America with the manga licensed by Del Rey Manga and the anime licensed by Sentai Filmworks and available on the Anime Network website. A new OVA series has been made by Tatsunoko Production with the first episode released in December 2010, along with the 13th volume of the manga, the second episode for the 14th volume, and the third episode for the 16th volume. A spin-off manga, Naqua-Den, which stars a side-character from Princess Resurrection as the main character, was released in 2012 currently with two volumes.
Jonathan Creek is a comedy crime drama TV show that follows the life of Jonathan Creek, a magician's assistant turned amateur detective. He uses his skills and knowledge of illusions to solve mysterious crimes, often working alongside his journalist partner. The show is known for its dark and black comedy elements, as well as its cozy mystery style.
Sequel/spin-off of the gag manga classic Osomatsu-kun, entailing the lives of the now 20-something NEET virgin Matsuno sextuplets and the bizarre adventures they find themselves into in the modern day.
Prison School follows the story of five male students who get enrolled in Hachimitsu Academy, an all-girls boarding school known for its rigorous rules and discipline. The boys find themselves at the mercy of the Underground Student Council, a group of sadistic female students who delight in enforcing harsh punishments and challenges on the boys. As they navigate through their humiliating situations, the boys also try to uncover the secrets of the school and find love amidst the chaos.
After elementary schooler Keita Amano (Nate Adams) frees a Yo-kai butler named Whisper, he is granted a special watch that allows him to see the Yo-kai causing trouble all around him.
The Inbetweeners is a British comedy TV show that revolves around the lives of four socially inept teenagers - Will, Simon, Jay, and Neil. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of high school, tackling embarrassing situations, awkward encounters, and the challenges of teenage sexuality. The show perfectly captures the cringe-worthy humor and relatability of the teenage experience in the 2000s.
With their old hideout and bosses wiped out, the surviving Dusters make a secret agreement with the Ranger Force to engage in the weekly Sunday Showdown - one where they will always be defeated. Tired of this charade, Fighter D finally steps up to make a change once and for all!
Peter Grill is the strongest fighter in the world, but his reputation gets him into trouble when he is constantly pursued by monster girls who want to bear his children. With his loyal girlfriend in tow, Peter must navigate through a world filled with ogres, elves, goblins, orcs, and dwarves, all while trying to maintain his relationship.
An espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.