These dark romance movies explore the murkier, grimier, and more tragic aspects of love that you don't see in romcoms.
Not all romance movies involve serendipitous meet-cutes, picturesque lens flares, period courtships, or rolling around in flowerbeds. Sometimes, romance can be dark and dangerous.
We all know love isn't easy. It can involve arguments, ex-lovers, misunderstandings, or parents-in-law. The joy of romance often outweighs the hardships, but these darker aspects still exist.
Here are our picks for the best dark romance movies that don't follow the norm, showing the lesser-seen, unsavory, and perhaps even loathsome sides to love and lust.