Gruesome, comedic, sarcastic, thrilling—the Dark Comedy genre is a mix of emotions

Dark comedy is the best if you love horrors and thrillers, but with a splash of comedy. Also known as black comedy, these films and shows employ a type of comedy that makes light of subject matter that is generally considered taboo or “dark”. Writers use comedy as a tool to provoke serious thought while also creating amusement for the viewers. Here are a few shows in the genre we think you’ll love:

1/6 The Menu

Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult, The Menu is a comedy-horror film about a couple who travels to an exclusive restaurant located on a coastal island before getting the shock of their lives when the menu becomes increasingly creepy with each new course.

Available on Disney+ Hotstar

2/6 Ready or Not

Comedy-horror Ready or Not explores the experience of a young bride who joins her new husband’s rich and bizarre family. As events unfold, it seems that something more evil and bloody is at hand.

Available on Disney+ Hotstar

3/6 Dead to Me

Dead to Me follows a friendship that blossoms between Jen (Christina Applegate) and Judy (Linda Cardellini). With great performances and natural chemistry, their relationship is shaped by mutual grief. The show takes viewers through a whirlwind of emotions as the story deals with serious issues through a twisty plot line and with comedic beats.

Available on Netflix

4/6 The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window

In this dark comedy television miniseries, a heartbroken woman named Anna (Kristen Bell) watches the world go by from her living room window. She enjoys watching her handsome new neighbor who moves in across the street, until one day she witnesses a gruesome murder.

Available on Netflix

5/6 A Simple Favor

Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Darcey Bell, A Simple Favor stars Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. The story revolves around single mother Stephanie (Kendrick) and Sean, Emily’s husband, who set out to unravel the mystery behind Emily’s (Lively) disappearance, only to find a few surprises along the way.

Available on Netflix

6/6 The End of the F***ing World

This British dark comedy-drama follows teenager James, who believes he is a psychopath and loves to kill animals as a hobby. He decides he wants to start killing humans and settles on Alyssa, a rebellious 17-year-old classmate with issues of her own. The two end up embarking on an adventurous road trip together while James looks for opportunities to kill her along the way.

Available on Netflix