Shows and movies
This animated show follows a depressed, washed-up sitcom star who happens to be a horse.
BoJack Horseman
Using bright, cheerful music during a serious or dark scene creates this ironic effect.
contrast
Dark comedy mixes humor with serious topics like death or crime. This is also called ______ humor.
dark humor
The dark humor in Father Figurine comes from treating this serious topic in a light or absurd way.
death
instead of sad music, the film often uses this during conversations to increase the awkwardness.
Silence
In this Netflix series, a suburban mom launders money for a Mexican cartel.
Ozark
When the audience knows something the characters don’t, creating tense humor.
dramatic irony
Dark comedy often makes audiences laugh while feeling this conflicting emotion.
discomfort
The father’s will demands that his body be treated in this unusual way.What way did he meant?
Stuffed or taxidermy
Playing cheerful or upbeat music during a violent or serious scene to create uncomfortable humor.
An-empathetic Music
This 1988 cult classic features a strange ghost named after saying his name three times.
Beetlejuice
The editing uses long takes where the camera lingers on characters after they stop speaking. This pacing creates ______.
Tension
A main goal of dark comedy is to criticize society through this.
satire
The family agrees to the father's request solely because they want to keep this.
inheritance
Using overly dramatic music for something small or ridiculous to make it seem exaggerated.
Parody
This film features a weird family running a funeral home and mixes death with humor.
The Addams Family
When a character talks directly to the audience, often used for awkward humor.
breaking the fourth wall
Dark comedy often focuses on flawed or morally questionable characters, known as this type of protagonist.
Antihero
The father figure in the film symbolizes this kind of family dynamic.
total control/authority
Sound effects that are slightly unrealistic or exaggerated to make dark moments feel absurd instead of tragic.
Exaggerated sound effects
This Oscar winning South Korean film blends dark humor and class conflict.
Parasite
A sudden shift from comedy to seriousness that shocks the audience.
tonal shift
This emotional reaction happens when humor is used to cope with serious topics.
relief
By turning the father into an object, the film comments on this larger idea about family and legacy.
generational influence/trauma
When music suddenly shifts from light and funny to dark and serious, highlighting the emotional switch.
tonal shift in sound