10 Rom-Coms That Took an Extremely Dark Turn

By Meena

Lucy pretends to be the fiancée of a man in a coma. Yet, deception turns to genuine love with unexpected challenges.

While You Were Sleeping (1995)

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Amidst a backdrop of mental illness and grief, Andrew finds love, challenging the line between reality and emotion.

Garden State (2004)

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A lifetime of missed connections and an unplanned pregnancy show how even love stories can teeter on the edge of despair.

Love, Rosie (2014)

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Beyond the glitzy romance, Vivian's world exposes the grim realities and vulnerabilities of a sex worker's life.

Pretty Woman (1990)

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Amidst the backdrop of economic struggle, young love encounters deceit and the painful shadows of growing up.

Adventureland (2009)

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Beneath passionate romance lies the devastating progression of Parkinson's disease and the pharmaceutical world's dark side.

Love & Other Drugs (2010)

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Torn between friendship and love, the protagonists grapple with infidelity and the pain of unrequited feelings.

What If (2013)

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Endearing daily pursuits hide a tragic undertone: the heartbreak of loving someone who forgets you daily.

50 First Dates (2004)

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Amid a night of adventure lies the anguish of past breakups and the pressures of young love.

Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist (2008)

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Chronicling the highs and lows of love, the story dives deep into rejection, heartbreak, and the melancholy of moving on.

500 Days of Summer (2009)

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