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Obituary (2023)
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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: Ireland
Duration: 45 min.
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Story:
When Elvira’s editor informs her that she will be paid per article, she begins murdering people to avoid going broke. Her plans are shaken when she falls for the crime reporter.
Style:
dark comedy, black comedy, satirical, tension, grim, psychological, offbeat, suspense, twisted
Plot:
dark humor, murder, macabre, female protagonist, moral ambiguity, crime investigation, murder mystery, journalism, satire, small town, character study, social commentary, anti hero, ethical dilemma, cat and mouse, love interest, survival, serial killer, revenge
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