Strange Illusion (1945) is an American black-and-white noir crime-drama film. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, the plot focuses on a college-going student who has recurring dreams related to the night of ...

Film noir is a genre predecessor to modern crime stories, a basis for every kind of thriller we know and love today. No one is immune to a sleek and stylish detective and femme fatale story, giving ...

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Film noir is one of the most significant and influential genres in film history. It's characterized by morally corrupt characters, cynical storylines, tragic endings, and moody, atmospheric ...

The adopted daughter of a famous Hollywood couple, she also starred in 'The Spider,' 'Johnny Comes Flying Home' and 'Rendezvous With Annie.' By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Faye Marlowe, a 1940s starlet ...

Ready to dive into the dark, twisted world of film noir? Check out the 20 best films, plus where to grab the sharpest Blu-ray, 4K, and box sets. Let’s talk about film noir—the genre that slinks out of ...

Everyone loves a good mystery, and some of the best ones can be found in film noir classics such as Laura, Out of the Past, and Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train. Rooted in German Expressionism ...

Film noir is one of the most popular film genres that initially gained notoriety in the United States during the 1930s as a result of the rise in pulp fiction and detective novels. Known for its black ...