Indulge your taste for the macabre and the absurd with these darkly comedic films available for streaming on Netflix. From devilish demons to satirical retrospectives, these movies blend humor with the sinister to create an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Wendell & Wild (2022)
Join two mischievous demons as they strike a deal with a punk rock-loving teen to escape the Underworld and fulfill their dreams in the Land of the Living. With a star-studded cast and devilish wit, this fantasy comedy is sure to leave you howling with laughter.
Starring: Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Angela Bassett
Death to 2020 (2020)
Bid farewell to the tumultuous year of 2020 with this comedic retrospective from the creators of “Black Mirror.” Featuring a star-studded ensemble cast, this satirical look back at the events of the year is equal parts hilarious and cathartic.
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Hugh Grant, Lisa Kudrow
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
Embark on a series of darkly humorous Western vignettes from the Coen brothers, ranging from the absurd to the profound. Follow the adventures of outlaws and settlers on the American frontier in this anthology film that defies genre conventions.
Starring: Liam Neeson, James Franco, Tim Blake Nelson
Beau Is Afraid (2023)
Join an anxious loner on a wildly surreal journey as he confronts his fears while visiting his widowed mother. With Joaquin Phoenix leading the cast, this dark comedy explores themes of tragedy and existential dread in a uniquely humorous way.
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan
Special Correspondents (2016)
Follow the misadventures of a bickering radio team who fabricate phony reports from a combat zone after losing their passports. As their ruse spirals out of control, hilarity ensues in this comedy of errors from writer-director Ricky Gervais.
Starring: Eric Bana, Ricky Gervais, Vera Farmiga
The Happytime Murders (2018)
Step into a world where puppets and humans coexist as a down-on-his-luck detective teams up with his ex-partner to solve a series of puppet murders. With Melissa McCarthy leading the charge, this raunchy comedy pushes the boundaries of dark humor.
Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Elizabeth Banks, Maya Rudolph
War Machine (2017)
Join a proud general as he navigates the complexities of an unpopular war with equal parts determination and hubris. With Brad Pitt in the lead role, this biting satire offers a scathing critique of military culture and political machinations.
Starring: Brad Pitt, Topher Grace, Emory Cohen
Catfight (2016)
Witness the bitter rivalry between two college frenemies as their resentments escalate from verbal jabs to bloody brawls. Featuring Sandra Oh and Anne Heche in unforgettable roles, this dark comedy explores themes of vengeance and redemption with wicked humor.
Starring: Sandra Oh, Anne Heche, Alicia Silverstone
