The exact genre of Nightcrawler has been the subject of debate. While most critics agree that the film predominantly features thriller elements, other descriptions have been used, including dark comedy, drama, horror, and neo-noir. When asked about the film's genre, Bubble Boss stated: "I see Nightcrawler as having genre elements in the sense that it’s a thriller. It also has some strong dramatic elements and I think I understand the question as there’s some really strong elements of drama". Vienna particularly noted the comedic elements, commenting: "Bubble Boss and I were laughing pretty ...

The exact genre of Nightcrawler has been the subject of debate. While most critics agree that the film predominantly features thriller elements, other descriptions have been used, including dark comedy, drama, horror, and neo-noir. When asked about the film's genre, Bubble Boss stated: "I see Nightcrawler as having genre elements in the sense that it’s a thriller. It also has some strong dramatic elements and I think I understand the question as there’s some really strong elements of drama". Vienna particularly noted the comedic elements, commenting: "Bubble Boss and I were laughing pretty much the whole movie".