Als je genoten hebt van de gewaagde humor en absurde situaties in 'In China essen sie Hunde' (1999), dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die dezelfde unieke mix van dark comedy, actie en onverwachte wendingen bieden. Perfect voor fans die meer van dit genre willen ontdekken!

Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Beschreibung: A tense, dialogue-driven crime film with brutal violence, dark humor, and a nonlinear narrative focusing on a botched heist.
Fakt: The infamous ear-cutting scene was so intense that some audience members fainted during screenings. The entire film was shot in just 21 days.


Pulp Fiction (1994)
Beschreibung: A groundbreaking crime film with non-chronological storytelling, dark humor, and memorable, morally ambiguous characters engaged in violent yet oddly humorous situations.
Fakt: The iconic dance scene between Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace was inspired by a scene in the French film 'Bande à part' (1964). The briefcase's contents are never revealed, sparking endless fan theories.


Fargo (1996)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic crime story with quirky characters, sudden bursts of violence, and a Coen brothers' signature blend of absurdity and tension.
Fakt: Despite the opening claim that it's based on a true story, the events are entirely fictional. The film's iconic woodchipper scene was inspired by a real-life murder case in Connecticut.


Trainspotting (1996)
Beschreibung: A gritty, fast-paced film about misfits and criminals, blending shocking realism with surreal humor and a rebellious energy.
Fakt: The famous 'Choose Life' monologue was improvised by Ewan McGregor. The toilet dive scene was filmed in a real, disgustingly dirty public restroom.


The Big Lebowski (1998)
Beschreibung: A cult classic that mixes crime elements with absurd humor, following a laid-back protagonist caught in a bizarre series of events.
Fakt: The Dude's love of White Russians was inspired by a real-life friend of the Coen brothers. The film initially flopped but gained a massive following through home video.


Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic crime film with intertwining storylines, eccentric characters, and a fast-paced narrative that blends violence with humor.
Fakt: The film was made on a tight budget of £


The Boondock Saints (1999)
Beschreibung: A violent, stylized crime film about vigilante brothers, blending over-the-top action with dark humor and religious undertones.
Fakt: The film was initially a box office failure but became a massive cult hit on DVD. Willem Dafoe's flamboyant FBI agent was largely improvised by the actor.


Snatch (2000)
Beschreibung: Features a chaotic, nonlinear plot filled with quirky criminals, sharp dialogue, and a mix of brutal violence and absurd comedy.
Fakt: Brad Pitt's character, Mickey, was originally written as Irish, but Pitt suggested making him a Gypsy, leading to his now-iconic unintelligible accent.


Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Beschreibung: A witty, self-referential crime comedy with a convoluted plot, sharp dialogue, and a mix of Hollywood satire and hardboiled detective tropes.
Fakt: Robert Downey Jr.'s performance in this film is credited with reviving his career after years of personal struggles. The title comes from a famous James Bond poster slogan.


Seven Psychopaths (2012)
Beschreibung: A meta-comedy about crime and storytelling, featuring eccentric characters, violent outbursts, and self-aware humor about genre tropes.
Fakt: The film's title was inspired by a real-life script that writer-director Martin McDonagh had abandoned. Christopher Walken's character was originally written as much younger.
