George Raft and Ava Gardner star in this film noir where a returning woman's rekindled romance leads to jealousy and murder. Gardner's performance was noted for its allure, with The New York Times highlighting the film's 'sultry atmosphere.'

Edward Norris portrays a man resurrected with the soul of an executed gangster, leading to a spree of crimes. AllMovie describes it as a 'long forgotten' film that offers a unique blend of science fiction and crime drama.

The Reckless Moment (1949) is a compelling film noir directed by Max Ophüls and produced by Walter Wanger. The story centers on Lucia Harper (Joan Bennett), a devoted mother who discovers the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover. To shield her family from scandal, Lucia conceals the death, i...

Directed by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock, Rebecca (1940) is a timeless psychological thriller and gothic romance. Based on Daphne du Maurier’s acclaimed novel, the film follows a shy young woman (Joan Fontaine) who marries the wealthy widower Maxim de Winter (Laurence Olivier). Upon arriving at...

Creature from the Haunted Sea (1961) blends crime caper and creature feature in a hilarious Cold War-era satire. When a smuggler fakes sea monster attacks to cover up his own crimes, things take a turn when a real monster emerges from the depths. Starring Anthony Carbone, Betsy Jones-Moreland, an...

“Killer’s Kiss” (1955) is a noir masterpiece directed by Stanley Kubrick, charting the desperate escape of a down-on-his-luck boxer who falls for a beautiful dancer trapped in an abusive relationship. When he tries to rescue her, he finds himself pulled into a violent underworld that blurs the li...

After years abroad, a former soldier arrives in London only to be swept into a murder investigation. As suspicion tightens around him, he must uncover the truth about a woman from his past and the mysterious "limping man." A taut British noir thriller starring Lloyd Bridges, blending suspense, ro...

In Bluebeard (1944), a troubled Parisian painter, played by John Carradine, charms women only to be revealed as a murderer hiding behind a mask of sophistication. As the city fears a serial killer at large, a determined puppet maker and his assistant inch closer to uncovering the grim truth. A ha...

Jamaica Inn (1939) is a suspenseful thriller directed by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock, adapted from the novel by Daphne du Maurier. Set on the rugged Cornish coast, the story follows Mary Yellan, a young woman who uncovers a deadly smuggling ring operating out of a desolate inn. As she seeks re...

Kansas City Confidential is a taut 1952 film noir crime thriller directed by Phil Karlson, known for its gritty realism and relentless pace. The story follows Joe Rolfe, a former convict turned florist, who is wrongfully accused of participating in a meticulously planned armored car heist execute...

Trapped (1949) is a pulse-pounding film noir thriller that dives into the murky world of counterfeit currency and double-crosses. Lloyd Bridges stars as Tris Stewart, a convicted counterfeiter granted conditional release to help the U.S. Treasury uncover a crime ring—but with freedom in hand, Tri...

Anatomy of a Psycho (1961) is a gritty, low-budget psychological crime drama that captures the raw intensity of teen rebellion and emotional trauma. The story follows Chet, a troubled young man who spirals into violence and obsession after his older brother is sentenced to death for murder. Convi...

Jigsaw (1949) is a riveting film noir that dives deep into the shadows of corruption and extremism. The story follows investigative reporter Charlie Riggs as he uncovers a shocking series of murders tied to a secretive fascist group operating within post-war America. With every clue, Riggs steps ...

Please Murder Me (1956) is a gripping courtroom noir thriller that dives deep into betrayal, justice, and cold-blooded manipulation. Raymond Burr stars as defense attorney Craig Carlson, who passionately defends his client, Myra Leeds (Angela Lansbury), accused of murdering her husband. When the ...

"Nightfall" (1957) is a gripping film noir directed by Jacques Tourneur that blends suspense, romance, and moral ambiguity. When commercial artist James Vanning (Aldo Ray) is wrongly accused of robbery and murder, he flees across the country, trying to evade both the law and a pair of ruthless cr...

Back Door to Heaven (1939) is a powerful social drama that follows the heartbreaking journey of Frankie Rogers, a neglected boy whose troubled childhood leads him down a path of crime and incarceration. As he moves from reform school to prison, the film paints a poignant portrait of how society’s...

Five Minutes to Live (1961) marks Johnny Cash’s striking film debut as Johnny Cabot, a ruthless criminal who takes a housewife hostage while his partner forces her husband to rob a bank. What begins as a calculated plan spirals into psychological warfare, as the tension inside the house builds mi...

Midnight Phantom (1935) is a tense and stylish mystery thriller starring Reginald Denny as a former professor turned radio scriptwriter who finds himself at the center of a chilling murder investigation. When a famed radio host is killed during a live broadcast, the studio is thrown into chaos — ...

In Gambler's Choice (1944), Chester Morris stars as a former con man trying to go straight while navigating a tangled past of crime, romance, and old loyalties. Set against the gritty backdrop of a bustling city underworld, the film follows the tension between redemption and temptation as his pas...

Back Door to Heaven (1939) stars Wallace Ford in a powerful and emotional drama about Frankie Rogers, a boy born into poverty whose early run-ins with the law set him on a tragic path. After being sent to reform school, Frankie struggles to rebuild his life, but society’s judgment and limited opp...

The Violent Years (1956) is a provocative exploitation film penned by the infamous Ed Wood Jr. and directed by William Morgan. The story centers on Paula Parkins (Jean Moorhead), a neglected teenager from an affluent family who leads a gang of delinquent high school girls. Their rebellion escalat...

The Woman in Green (1945) is a mystery thriller starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson. In this atmospheric entry in the long-running Holmes film series, Holmes is drawn into a chilling investigation after a string of young women are found murdered with a finger ...

Barefoot Boy (1938) is a wholesome family drama inspired by the poem by John Greenleaf Whittier. The film tells the story of Kenneth Hale, a spoiled and nervous boy from the city who is sent to live on a country farm. There, he meets Billy Whittaker, a free-spirited country boy, and a series of a...

I Killed That Man (1945) is a suspenseful crime drama directed by William Beaudine. The story unfolds as a condemned man on death row claims he is innocent just hours before his execution—declaring that he knows who the real killer is. His shocking confession sets off a high-stakes race against t...