Film Genres: Miserabilism

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noun a tendency to focus on or dwell on the negative aspects of life; a pessimistic or gloomy outlook

  • The author's use of miserabilism in his writing reflects the harsh realities of life.
  • I can't stand watching that movie, it's full of miserabilism.
  • The show was a total downer, just pure miserabilism from start to finish.
  • His paintings are often criticized for their miserabilism, but he believes they capture the essence of human suffering.