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In film, "dark fantasy" is a subgenre that blends traditional fantasy elements with darker, often disturbing or frightening themes, exploring moral ambiguity, and featuring supernatural horror and potentially grim or gritty settings.

Breakdown:

Blending Genres:
Dark fantasy, also sometimes called "fantasy horror," combines the fantastical elements of traditional fantasy (magic, mythical creatures, etc.) with the horror elements of suspense, fear, and sometimes gore.

Dark fantasy often delves into darker themes, such as:

Moral Ambiguity: Characters may be morally grey, or the line between good and evil can be blurred.

Existential Dread: The stories can explore themes of despair, loss, and the potential for darkness within humanity.

Corruption: The world or characters may be corrupted by dark forces or their own desires.

Supernatural Horror:
Dark fantasy often features supernatural creatures, such as vampires, werewolves, or other monsters, but these creatures are not always presented as purely evil.

Grim and Gritty:
The settings and tone of dark fantasy films can be grim, gritty, and even violent.

Examples: "Berserk" (1997 TV series), directed by Naohito Takahashi, animated by OLM Team Iguchi, and based on the manga by Kentaro Miura, aired on Nippon TV in Japan from October 8, 1997, to April 1, 1998
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Note: As a dedicated enthusiast of dark fantasy, I often find it challenging to discover series that fulfill my cravings for this genre. My goal is to curate a collection of dark fantasy shows that can be enjoyed by both myself and the wider community. If you like the stack or want something added, please leave a comment on my profile. :)

As a side note, I'm only adding the swords, magic, and demons kind of dark fantasy. :)