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Check out Bad Boy Bubby (1993) and Sante Sangre (1990) for some pitch black comedy

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Another suggestion worth mentioning: Eating Raoul (1982) written, directed by and starring Paul Bartel with Mary Woronov, Robert Beltran, Ed Begley Jr., Buck Henry, and Susan Saiger.

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In honor of the Christmas season, I recommend “Trapped In Paradise” for a great comedy watch.

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More dark Xmas fun: The Ref and The Ice Harvest.

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I’d add After Hours to this list

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Yes! Love that movie

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Might be my all time fave and stands the test of time. Hysterical. Plus fun to see old 80s SoHo NYC. :)

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Great list, thanks. Several I haven't heard of and will watch (found most on Kanopy). And check out my curated movie lists on my Substack, Age of Deceit. If I knew how to insert the link on an android phone I would.

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Ooo... So going track down "Poultrygeist"🤣

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I’d put Withnail & I at number one—I love that movie! Interesting that you chose High Anxiety over Young Frankenstein or Blazing Saddles…

Another little-known/appreciated gem is Mother’s Day (1980). Don’t brush it off as another B-movie scream fest—it’s quite funny and creepy.

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Thanks for the tip. I’ve seen 3 of these but will attempt to find and watch some of the others.

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Sorry Eric Toledano

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The Intouchables dir Olivier Nackache and Eric Toledo

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