Movies and TvShows featuring "grim-reality" theme.

During World War II, U.S. Marine Private Robert Witt is AWOL and living with Melanesian natives. He is found and imprisoned but later joins his unit. The soldiers of C Company, 25th Infantry Division, land on Guadalcanal and prepare to take Hill 210, a key Japanese position. The soldiers face heavy resistance, and tensions arise among them. Captain Staros and Lieutenant Colonel Tall clash over a frontal assault on the Japanese bunker. The men eventually succeed in taking the bunker and are rewarded with leave. Private Bell receives a letter from his wife, who wants a divorce. Captain Staros is relieved of command and offered a position in Washington, D.C. The soldiers continue their patrols and encounter a Japanese column, resulting in the death of Private Coombs and Private Witt. The company receives a new commanding officer, Captain Bosche, and eventually leaves Guadalcanal.

Omkara is a modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello, set in a small town in India. The story revolves around Omkara, a charismatic and powerful gangster, his jealous and manipulative right-hand man, and their dark schemes of love, betrayal, and revenge. As the plot unfolds, the characters' lives intertwine, leading to a tragic outcome.

Dev.D is a modern-day adaptation of the classic novel Devdas. The story follows Dev, a spoiled brat from Delhi who becomes addicted to drugs and alcohol after his childhood sweetheart, Paro, marries someone else. Dev embarks on a journey of self-destruction, exploring his sexuality, hitchhiking, and indulging in psychedelic experiences. Along the way, he comes across Chanda, a young prostitute, who becomes a key figure in his life. Dev's journey is filled with emotional abuse, manipulation, and the grim realities of life, ultimately leading to catharsis and a new beginning.

Gulaal is a 2009 crime drama film that delves deep into the dark and gritty world of revenge and nihilism. The story revolves around a young student who gets embroiled in a web of manipulation and violence, leading to a tragic ending. With its portrayal of emotional abuse and existentialism, Gulaal exposes the ugly side of human nature and the consequences of overconfidence.

Paanch is a dark comedy crime movie that revolves around a group of five friends who become involved in a series of crimes. The movie explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the consequences of their actions. As the tension rises, the group finds themselves spiraling into a world of drugs, murder, and deceit.