Ben je fan van 'Der Betatest' (2021) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt 10 aanbevelingen die dezelfde spanning, intrige en donkere humor bieden. Perfect voor wie meer wil ontdekken in dit genre!

The Truman Show (1998)
Beschreibung: A satirical take on reality, surveillance, and the manipulation of media, wrapped in a seemingly perfect world.
Fakt: The concept was inspired by an episode of The Twilight Zone. Jim Carrey's performance earned him a Golden Globe.


The Social Network (2010)
Beschreibung: Explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the dark side of success in the digital age, with a sharp, satirical edge.
Fakt: The screenplay was written by Aaron Sorkin in just two weeks. The film's score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross won an Academy Award.


Her (2013)
Beschreibung: Examines loneliness and human connection in a technology-driven society, blending romance with existential questions.
Fakt: Spike Jonze wrote the screenplay in just three months. The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.


Anomalisa (2015)
Beschreibung: A stop-motion animation that delves into themes of isolation, identity, and the search for human connection.
Fakt: The film was initially a play written by Charlie Kaufman. It was funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign.


The Circle (2017)
Beschreibung: Critiques the invasive nature of technology and the loss of privacy in a hyper-connected world.
Fakt: Based on the novel of the same name by Dave Eggers. The film features a cameo by the author himself.


The Lobster (2015)
Beschreibung: A surreal and darkly humorous exploration of societal pressures on relationships and individuality.
Fakt: The film was shot in Ireland, but the setting is deliberately ambiguous. It won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.


Sorry to Bother You (2018)
Beschreibung: A bizarre and satirical look at capitalism, corporate culture, and identity, with a unique visual style.
Fakt: Boots Riley, the director, is also a musician. The film's twist was kept secret until its premiere.


Under the Silver Lake (2018)
Beschreibung: A neo-noir mystery that blends paranoia, conspiracy theories, and pop culture into a surreal narrative.
Fakt: The film was inspired by classic Hollywood noir and conspiracy thrillers. It features numerous hidden codes and symbols.


Ingrid Goes West (2017)
Beschreibung: A dark comedy that delves into obsession, identity, and the artificiality of social media personas.
Fakt: Aubrey Plaza also served as a producer on the film. The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.


Eighth Grade (2018)
Beschreibung: Captures the awkwardness and anxiety of adolescence in the digital era, with a raw and authentic voice.
Fakt: Bo Burnham made his directorial debut with this film. The lead actress, Elsie Fisher, was actually in eighth grade during filming.
