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- Knives Out. Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas. 252 votes. In this modern whodunit, a wealthy patriarch's mysterious death brings together an eccentric ensemble of family members and investigators.
- Game Night. Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler. 176 votes. When a group of friends gather for their weekly game night, they find themselves embroiled in a real-life mystery as one of them is kidnapped by apparent criminals.
- The Nice Guys. Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice. 169 votes. Set against the backdrop of 1970s Los Angeles, this comedic thriller follows two mismatched private eyes trying to solve the case of a missing girl amidst rampant corruption and sleaze.
- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Robert Downey, Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan. 132 votes. A small-time crook turned aspiring actor finds himself entangled in a murder investigation alongside his childhood friend-turned-private investigator after stumbling upon Hollywood's dark underbelly during his big break audition process!
Mar 17, 2024 · Here are the best comedic thrillers of the 21st century, so far. 15 A Simple Favor (2018) A Simple Favor. R. Where to Watch. *Availability in US. stream. rent. buy. Release Date. August 29,...
- 12 'Saltburn'
- 11 'Fresh'
- 10 'Spree'
- 9 'Cocaine Bear'
- 8 'I Care A Lot'
- 7 'Black Bear'
- 6 'The Menu'
- 5 'I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore'
- 4 'A Simple Favor'
- 3 'American Psycho'
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Directed by Emerald Fennell
The second feature film written and directed by Emerald Fennell, who made an attention-grabbing debut with Promising Young Woman, 2023’s Saltburn has proven to be quite a provocative and polarizing picture. It centers on a young student struggling to fit in at Oxford University who becomes enamored with a wealthy classmate’s home, the Saltburn estate, and becomes entranced by the eccentric allure and the more sinful delights alike. The film finds three captivating leads in Barry Keoghan, Jaco...
Directed by Mimi Cave
With the compelling pairing of Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan in the lead roles, Fresh ran as a twisted psychological thriller dressed up as a rom-com with plenty of horror intrigue to boot. It follows a woman who, having grown frustrated with dating apps, starts seeing a guy she met at her grocery store and is pleasantly surprised, however her blossoming romance turns sour when she agrees to join him on a weekend getaway and learns of her new lover’s disturbing true nature. Grounded by...
Directed by Eugene Kotlyarenko
With Stranger Things star Joe Keery in the leading role, Spree was an underrated comedic satire that had plenty to say about society's current obsession with social mediaand the desensitization towards violence. It follows a young rideshare driver desperate to become a celebrity figure on social media who sets up cameras in his car and starts killing his passengers on a live stream to develop an internet following. Loosely inspired by real cases that co-writer Gene McHugh had read about, Spre...
Directed by Elizabeth Banks
Having become an acclaimed comic actress, Elizabeth Banks' pivot to film direction started with mixed results, but flourished with her third feature film in the pop-culture sensation Cocaine Bear. The outlandish comedy thriller took a loose basis on a true story as it followed a bear which, after ingesting a bag of cocaine, embarks on a vicious rampage in a Georgia forest which endangers the lives of cops, criminals, teenagers, and tourists alike. A B-movie with surprisingly high production v...
Directed by J Blakeson
Oscar nominee Rosamund Pike won a Golden Globe for her wicked performance in the 2020 black comedy thriller I Care a Lot. The plot centers on Marla Grayson, a ruthless court-appointed guardian who seizes her charges' assets after dumping them in assisted living facilities. Things take a dangerous turn when her most recent mark turns out to be the mother of a dangerous mafia boss. Uncompromisingly dark and scathing, I Care a Lot relies entirely on Pike to stay afloat. The actress fares admirab...
Directed by Lawrence Michael Lavine
A master of dry, black comedy, Aubrey Plaza was at her brilliant best in the underrated black comedy thriller Black Bear, which became an underappreciated film due to a quiet digital release. The film sees Plaza play a filmmaker looking for creative inspiration who seeks closure for her complicated past at a rural retreat, only to find the setting feeding into her inner demons as she becomes embroiled in the marital issues of her hosts. Odd and deliberately twisting, Black Bear excels as a sh...
Directed by Mark Mylod
Boasting an eat-the-rich narrative that is delivered with a delicious sense of horror cynicism and propped up by perfect performances from its indelible cast which includes Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, and Hong Chau, The Menu was a cultural hit upon release. With stirring satirical rage, it focuses on a group of egregiously wealthy diners at an exclusive restaurant on a secluded island who discover their dinner will be far more dangerous than they imagined. The Menu takes a...
Directed by Macon Blair
As the criminally underrated Melanie Lynskey starts getting her dues thanks to series like Yellowjackets and The Last of Us, many new fans of the actress are being introduced to her impressive body of work which dates back to the mid-1990s. Among the best of them is 2017's black comedy thriller I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore in which Lynskey stars as Ruth, a depressed woman who sets out to find a thief with help from her quirky neighbor, Tony (Elijah Wood), after she is burglarize...
Directed by Paul Fieg
Paul Feig joins forces with the wickedly divine pairing of Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively for the campy and gleefully twisted A Simple Favor. The story follows the rapid friendship between overachieving single mom Stephanie (Kendrick) and elegant and elusive working mom Emily (Lively) and the former's efforts to locate the latter after she goes missing. Sexy, stylish, and devilishly confident, A Simple Favor is a rousing riot. Kendrick is at her best as the intense and committed Stephanie, bu...
Directed by Mary Harron
With its critique of masculinity and being handled with a cynical, twisted comedy that made for a movie that was ahead of its time, it is no surprise that American Psycho has become even more of a classic today than it was when it was first released in 2000. Adapted from Bret Easton Ellis' novel of the same name, it explores the lifestyle of Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), a psychotic and materialistic investment banker who takes to serial killing to satiate his bloodlust. Rising on the bac...
Looking for some laughs and thrills? Check out this list of the best comedy thrillers from the past two decades, featuring social satires, monster movies, and more. From Saltburn to Cocaine Bear, these films will keep you on the edge of your seat and in stitches.
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A user-created list of comedy thriller movies on IMDb, with random order and ratings. Some titles include The Cable Guy, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, Very Bad Things, and The Family.
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- Feature Writer/Senior List Writer
- 'Parasite' (2019) Letterboxd Rating: 4.6/5. It's shocking how well-written Parasite is, managing to provide heartbreaking drama, expert social commentary, genuine laughs, and some incredibly suspenseful moments all within the confines of a single film.
- 'Fargo' (1996) Letterboxd Rating: 4.2/5. The Coen Brothers have made some funny movies in their time, and though Fargo might not have the most laughs of any of their comedies, it can be pretty funny in parts.
- 'The Long Goodbye' (1973) Letterboxd Rating: 4.2/5. Not to be confused with the 1980 gangster film called The Long Good Friday, The Long Goodbye is another example of a Robert Altman movie that excels at being funny and exciting.
- 'Wild Tales' (2014) Letterboxd Rating: 4.1/5. Like the aforementioned Survive Style 5+, Wild Tales excels by telling numerous stories across its runtime, though here, each one is presented on its own without stories intersecting.
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