‘Catch-22’ by Joseph Heller is a satirical novel that explores the absurdity and paradoxes of war through the experiences of a U.S. Army Air Forces bombardier during World War II.
My Sister, the Serial Killer Summary
My Sister, the Serial Killer” by Oyinkan Braithwaite is a darkly humorous and suspenseful novel about a woman who must protect her sister, a serial killer.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Summary
A satirical black comedy about the absurdity of nuclear warfare and the madness of those in power.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Summary
A grieving mother challenges the local police to solve her daughter’s murder by erecting three billboards criticizing their lack of progress.
Divorce Italian Style Summary
A satirical Italian comedy about a man’s desperate attempts to divorce his wife in order to pursue his young cousin.
To Be or Not to Be Summary
A satirical comedy about a Polish theater troupe’s efforts to outwit the Nazis during World War II.
Fargo Summary
A darkly comedic crime thriller set in a small town in Minnesota, where a car salesman’s plan to have his wife kidnapped goes awry, leading to a series of violent and absurd events.
Amphigorey Summary
‘Amphigorey’ is a collection of darkly humorous and macabre illustrated stories by Edward Gorey.
Monsieur Verdoux Summary
Monsieur Verdoux” is a black comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, where a suave serial killer marries and murders wealthy widows for their money.
Hocus Pocus Summary
Hocus Pocus” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. is a satirical novel that explores the absurdity of war and the failures of the American education system.
Underground Summary
‘Underground’ is a film directed by Emir Kusturica that explores the tumultuous history of Yugoslavia through the lives of two friends.
Arsenic and Old Lace Summary
Arsenic and Old Lace” is a dark comedy play that follows the eccentric Brewster family and their murderous secret.