Satire and suspense collide in “How to Make a Killing,” a film whose tone hovers between dark humor and foreboding warning. With echoes of 2022’s “Emily the Criminal,” this new release invites viewers to question just how thin the line is between risk and consequence.

In a “Dear Annie” advice column, a woman revealed she is dating her second cousin despite feeling it may be wrong. She wonders how much her need for emotional support justifies crossing such a deeply personal boundary.