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Movie English about dark humor

118 real scenes from 49 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for dark humor.

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3 minB2
“We'll drive him crazy. We'll outlast the bastard. We'll go straight!”

Butch and Sundance Take a Payroll Job · Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969 · Ch. 11/12

  • Negotiation
  • Job interview
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“With the greatest respect, I heard every word you said.”

The Closet Fingerprints · A Shot in the Dark 1964 · Ch. 12/12

  • Investigation
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“Mr. Pupkin, I gotta tell you this. From this point on, you have the right to remain silent.”

Pupkin Gets Read His Rights · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 19/21

  • Interrogations
  • Police questioning
  • Warning
5 minB2
“I've been 41 for three years.”

Telling Steve He's Living the Dream · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 7/20

  • Teasing
  • Phone calls
  • Complimenting
3 minB1
“I know what Serena did to you on the Endeavor.”

The Boys Outsmart Their Rescuer · Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022 · Ch. 19/22

  • Teasing
  • Warning
  • Explaining
5 minC1
“Kill the black magician so he can't spin any more gold out of human misery.”

Lucy Pulls a Gun on Harry · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 2/17

  • Accusations
  • Threats
  • Confronting
2 minB1
“It doesn't matter what happened. What matters is what looks like what happened.”

Tucker and Dale Misread the Deaths · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 9/19

  • Investigation
  • Crime scenes
  • Explaining
7 minB1
“Steal me the crown and all your dreams come true.”

Scarlet Assigns the Crown Heist · Minions 2015 · Ch. 7/14

  • Meetings
  • Talking to the boss
  • Promising
3 minB2
“Husbands should be like Kleenex, soft, strong, and disposable.”

Mr. Boddy's Body Disappears · Clue 1985 · Ch. 7/17

  • Investigation
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“I'm being made to teach the HJ boys water warfare training.”

Jojo Asks How to Spot a Jew · Jojo Rabbit 2019 · Ch. 7/18

  • Investigation
  • Small talk
  • Asking
3 minC1
“But I say, to err is human, to forgive divine.”

Spats Gets a Birthday Cake · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 19/19

  • Speeches
  • Parties
  • Complimenting
3 minB2
“If this guy knew the clowns who were operating on him, I think he'd faint. [John ] I think he has.”

Trapper John Arrives at the 4077th · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 5/22

  • Office chat
  • Small talk
  • Teasing
3 minB2
“I honestly think tonight's the night we bust this whole thing open.”

Michael Does Cocaine for the First Time · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 4/27

  • Parties
  • Small talk
  • Teasing
4 minB2
“It's ironic, don't you think?”

Milo's Briefcase Bomb Plan · The Last Boy Scout 1991 · Ch. 17/20

  • Threats
  • Interrogations
  • Threatening
2 minB1
“Who could ever have believed it would end this way?”

Sidney's Play Flops on Opening Night · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 1/30

  • Criticism & layoffs
  • Phone calls
  • Comforting
2 minB1
“I'd be very surprised if our suspect was from Brainerd.”

Marge Arrives at the Triple Homicide · Fargo 1996 · Ch. 5/16

  • Crime scenes
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“What would you think about maybe asking us to stick around?”

Sundance Accused of Cheating at Cards · Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969 · Ch. 1/12

  • Accusations
  • Negotiation
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“It's good I was able to check my reflexes.”

Dreyfus Takes Over the Case · A Shot in the Dark 1964 · Ch. 3/12

  • Criticism & layoffs
  • Investigation
  • Promising
4 minB2
“Yes, well, it's as broad as it's long, isn't it?”

Steve Leaves His Parents · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 20/20

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Teasing
  • Explaining
5 minB1
“We're all on the same team.”

Hartson Asks About Dissecting · Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022 · Ch. 20/22

  • Meetings
  • Threats
  • Explaining
3 minB1
“The most beautiful words in the English language are not "I love you," but "it's benign."”

Harry Learns It's Benign · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 6/17

  • At the doctor
  • Complaining
  • Explaining
3 minA2
“I'm not gonna go around one more time with you on this.”

Tucker and Dale Rescue Allison · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 5/19

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“And yet, he was the one who died. Not you, Mrs. White. Not you.”

Boddy Is the Blackmailer · Clue 1985 · Ch. 4/17

  • Accusations
  • Interrogations
  • Confessing
4 minB2
“It worked for Hitler and Eva Braun. It's simple, and it's effective.”

Painless Plans His Own Suicide · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 11/22

  • Comforting a friend
  • Teasing
  • Suggesting