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The Old Dark House (1932)
If ever an early talkie deserved the opening line narration “It was a dark and stormy night …”, this is it. This rain-soaked early horror, freshly churned out by the director and studio which gave us Frankenstein, features five travellers who stumble upon the Femm estate in Wales during a horrendous rain storm. The residents,… »
Railroaded! (1947)
Anthony Mann is often cited as one of the key budget film noir directors whose work helped define the style. Railroaded! (1947) surprises by its deftness, tautness and credible story telling. From top to bottom, here’s a first rate example of what can be done with… »
The Long Night (1947)
In The Long Night (1947), Henry Fonda plays an anti-hero in a genuine film noir: a recently returned serviceman from WWII, shoots and kills a travelling magician (Price) in the opening scene… »
Sudden Fear (1952)
Sudden Fear won nothing on Oscar Night 1953 yet it’s a cracker of a suspense thriller. Joan Crawford plays a very successful New York playwright is about to launch yet another smash hit when rugged looking youthful actor Jack Palance auditions for romantic lead… »