“He who can laugh at himself saves others the trouble.” This proverb may hold a grain of truth, but is it really nice to laugh at the misfortunes of others? In a world that often feels cold and spiteful, mockery should have no place. Instead, what we need is more empathy and understanding – precisely the qualities, in fact, that the eight films in our Black Comedy Night put on display.

Anyone who has ever been flat-hunting in a major city will appreciate that one might have to “embellish” their CV a little just to stand a chance. And if a sudden career change leads to success, who among us wouldn’t hesitate to step into the role of the UNREAL ESTATE AGENT?

The dark depths of a drunken night out are also no stranger to us: too much beer, too many drugs, and suddenly you’re faced with disposing of a friend’s supposed corpse. Is there anyone without a similar tale of a night with mates – the kind you’d rather recount with nothing but a sheepish, apologetic grin? (CANAPÉ COMPLET)

In these times of body positivity, it is quite unacceptable to laugh at others’ physical insecurities. Rather, it is surely commendable when siblings stick together and decide to fund a sister’s NOSE JOB through the simple means of a robbery.

And sex? Oh, please – how juvenile to giggle at that. Good for Jeanne, then, who finds new ways in LAST NIGHT STAND to reclaim her physicality in all its forms, refusing to be a mere projection screen for Kevin’s sexist fantasies.

In the fight against elderly isolation, it is truly touching to see a family so devoted to caring for their 600-year-young Grandmother, willing to bring any sacrifice (straight to her). (GRANDMA IS THIRSTY)

There is nothing more intimate than holding your lover’s hand and never wanting to let go until death do you part – or even beyond. (A HAND TO HOLD)

“Cotton Eye Joe”: do you have that insufferable song stuck in your head now? And would you do absolutely anything to be rid of it? Quite. (EARWORM)

And finally: What is that strange old lady doing in your living room just before midnight, and what on earth does she intend to do with the white rabbit? (WHITCH)