Films That Explore the Dark Side of Love

Description: A classic tale of a one-night stand gone horribly wrong, this film explores the consequences of infidelity when a married man's brief affair turns into a nightmare.

Fact: The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The phrase "bunny boiler" entered popular culture as a term for a woman scorned.

Description: Set in the 1970s, this film looks at two families whose lives are upended by infidelity, sexual experimentation, and the quest for personal freedom.

Fact: The film features an ensemble cast including Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, and Christina Ricci. It was based on the novel by Rick Moody.

Description: This film dives deep into the life of a seemingly happy housewife whose chance encounter with a young man leads to an affair, unraveling her marriage in a way that's both thrilling and tragic.

Fact: Diane Lane received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in this film. The movie was loosely based on the French film "La Femme Infidèle" (1969).

Description: Woody Allen's thriller examines the lengths to which a man will go to escape the consequences of his infidelity, blending romance with a dark twist of fate.

Fact: Scarlett Johansson's performance was critically acclaimed, and the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Description: Based on W. Somerset Maugham's novel, this film follows a woman who, after her husband discovers her affair, accompanies him to a cholera-ridden village in China, where they both confront their emotions.

Fact: Edward Norton and Naomi Watts star in this adaptation, which was filmed in China. The film's title refers to the veil of illusion that often covers reality.

Description: A comedic take on infidelity where three women, after discovering they've been betrayed by the same man, team up for revenge.

Fact: The film was a box office success, grossing over $196 million worldwide. It was one of Cameron Diaz's last films before her retirement from acting.

Description: A complex web of relationships where infidelity is not just a side effect but a central theme, exploring the lies we tell ourselves and others.

Fact: The film was adapted from Patrick Marber's play of the same name. It features a memorable scene where Natalie Portman's character reveals her profession.

Description: While not strictly about infidelity, this iconic film features a young man's affair with an older woman, which complicates his relationship with her daughter, leading to a web of deceit and betrayal.

Fact: The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning Best Director for Mike Nichols. The song "Mrs. Robinson" by Simon & Garfunkel became synonymous with the film.

Description: Stanley Kubrick's final film explores sexual jealousy and the fantasies that can lead to infidelity, set against a backdrop of secret societies and masked balls.

Fact: The film was Kubrick's last project, and it was released posthumously. It was also the first film to be released on video while it was still being shown in theaters.

Description: Ingmar Bergman's miniseries turned film dissects the disintegration of a marriage through infidelity, emotional distance, and the quest for personal identity.

Fact: Originally a six-part TV miniseries, it was edited into a feature film for international release. It's considered one of Bergman's most personal works.