Ben je fan van de zwarte komedie 'The Guard - Ein Ire sieht schwarz' (2011) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde unieke mix van humor, misdaad en onconventionele personages bieden. Perfect voor wie houdt van scherpe dialogen en verhalen met een twist!

Fargo (1996)
Beschreibung: A crime film with a mix of dark humor and brutal violence, set against a snowy backdrop and featuring bumbling criminals.
Fakt: Despite claiming to be based on a true story, the film is entirely fictional, a choice meant to enhance its quirky realism.


Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Beschreibung: A gritty yet humorous crime caper with interconnected plots, sharp dialogue, and a focus on the absurdity of criminal endeavors.
Fakt: The film was made on a tight budget, and many of the actors were relatively unknown at the time, adding to its raw, authentic feel.


Snatch (2000)
Beschreibung: A fast-paced crime comedy with overlapping storylines, witty dialogue, and a focus on quirky criminals and their misadventures.
Fakt: The film's title refers to the act of stealing diamonds, which is central to the plot, but also plays on the slang term for a quick theft.


Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Beschreibung: A horror-comedy that balances gruesome zombie action with witty, character-driven humor, creating a unique blend of genres.
Fakt: The film follows a strict rule of only showing zombies that were once seen as background characters earlier in the movie.


Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Beschreibung: A self-aware crime comedy that mixes murder mystery with sharp wit, breaking the fourth wall and playing with genre tropes.
Fakt: The title is derived from a famous phrase used to describe James Bond films, reflecting the movie's playful take on spy and detective stories.


Hot Fuzz (2007)
Beschreibung: A satirical take on action and police procedurals, combining over-the-top violence with dry British humor and a small-town mystery.
Fakt: The film features numerous references to classic action movies, hidden in the background or through dialogue.


Burn After Reading (2008)
Beschreibung: A Coen Brothers-style comedy of errors, where incompetent characters stumble into espionage and chaos, resulting in absurd consequences.
Fakt: The film's plot was inspired by real-life cases of government employees mishandling sensitive information.


The World's End (2013)
Beschreibung: A sci-fi comedy with a dark edge, exploring themes of nostalgia and identity while delivering chaotic action and sharp dialogue.
Fakt: The film's climactic bar crawl features real pubs in the same town where the actors filmed their scenes.


Seven Psychopaths (2012)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic crime film with a mix of violence and humor, featuring eccentric characters and a meta-narrative that plays with genre conventions.
Fakt: The film includes a subplot about a serial killer who targets other serial killers, adding a layer of dark irony to the story.


The Nice Guys (2016)
Beschreibung: A buddy cop-style comedy with a noir twist, blending action, humor, and a mystery plot that keeps the audience guessing.
Fakt: The film is set in 1970s Los Angeles, capturing the era's vibe with its soundtrack and production design.
