10 Best Movies About The Afterlife

Suicide is obviously a heavy subject, but Wristcutters: A Love Story is a comedy that balances hope and humor by showing us an afterlife specifically reserved for those who commit suicide. The film follows Zia, who slashes his wrists after his girlfriend breaks up with him, finding himself in a mundane and strange afterlife where he gets a job at a pizza restaurant.

Wristcutters: A Love Story is directed by Goran Dukic, who also co-wrote the film with Etgar Keret. The film stars Patrick Fugit, Shea Whigham, Tom Waits, Will Arnett, and Leslie Bibb. Movies about death aren’t always funny, but Wristcutters: A Love Story definitely fits in that category.