What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedOn Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts
Thomas De Quincey · Book · 2015
If you loved On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts, start with Small Town Murder (James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman, 2026) — a podcast on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts across media.
What hooked you in On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts was the cynical, detached wit applied to the mechanics of violence.
Films on the same thread
Pulp Fiction
Quentin Tarantino · Film · 1994
Shares a thread with On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts: Black Comedy.
Like On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts, this film treats lethal encounters with a conversational, philosophical detachment that turns gruesome criminal acts into stylish, dark comedy.
Se7en
David Fincher · Film · 1995
Explores: Moral Decay, Urban Decay, Good vs Evil.
This film echoes the chilling intellectualization of violence found in On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts by framing horrific crimes as an elaborate, curated artistic expression.
Murder by Death
Robert Moore · Film · 1976
Shares a thread with On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts: Satire.
This parody mirrors the satirical spirit of On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts, transforming the grim reality of homicide into a deliberate, absurd theatrical performance.
Arsenic and Old Lace
Frank Capra · Film · 1944
Shares a thread with On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts: Black Comedy.
Much like the essay On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts, this story finds dark, ironic humor in the intersection of mundane domesticity and lethal criminal intent.
Series on the same thread
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin · Series · 2021
Explores: True Crime Obsession, New York City, Intergenerational Friendship.
This series captures the modern obsession with true crime that De Quincey anticipated in On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts, blending amateur investigation with sharp wit.
Inside No. 9
Reece Shearsmith · Series · 2014
Shares a thread with On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts: Black Comedy.
These anthology tales share the sardonic, ironic view of mortality presented in On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts, highlighting the absurdity inherent in violent ends.
Midsomer Murders
Anthony Horowitz · Series · 1997
Explores: Small Town Secrets, Investigation, Rural Crime.
While more traditional, this series explores the sociological impact of murder in small communities, echoing the analytical social commentary found throughout On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts.
Fargo
Noah Hawley · Series · 2014
Shares a thread with On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts: Black Comedy.
This series mirrors the dark comedic tone of On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts by placing ordinary people into violent, absurd scenarios where morality becomes entirely ambiguous.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
This podcast channels the specific blend of tragic irony and analytical humor seen in On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts, treating grim crimes as subjects for observation.
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts: dark humor.
By applying a satirical lens to scandalous behavior, this show adopts the same flippant, observational approach to criminal misconduct that defines On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts.
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Common questions
Is On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts a fictional story?
No, On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts is a provocative essay written by Thomas De Quincey. It explores the subject of murder from an aesthetic perspective rather than presenting a traditional fictional narrative or plot-driven story.
What is the central premise of On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts?
In On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts, Thomas De Quincey argues that a fine murder requires more than just a killer, a victim, and a weapon. He examines the act of murder through a blackly funny and purely aesthetic lens.
Does On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts discuss the history of philosophy?
Yes, On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts explains how nearly every philosopher over the previous two hundred years has been murdered. De Quincey uses this dark humor to frame his unique aesthetic study of the subject.
Who is the author of On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts?
The author of On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts is Thomas De Quincey. This specific edition of his essay was published in 2015 and maintains his signature provocative and darkly humorous tone throughout the text.