Pulp novelist Holly Martins arrives in postwar Vienna to find his friend Harry Lime dead. As he investigates the circumstances of Harry's death, Holly discovers a criminal underworld and a conspiracy that involves betrayal and deception.
In the midst of the Great Depression, a preacher turned serial killer becomes obsessed with finding stolen money hidden by two young children. As he infiltrates their lives, the children must find a way to escape his clutches and survive his twisted religious fervor.
A screenwriter down on his luck forms a complicated bond with a former silent film star who is desperate to revive her career. As he becomes entangled in her delusions and obsession, their relationship takes a dark and tragic turn.
Private detective Mike Hammer stumbles upon a case involving a suitcase containing radioactive material. As he investigates, he becomes entangled in a communist plot and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy to unleash an atomic bomb. Along the way, he encounters femme fatales, kidnappings, and intense violence.
Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a mysterious woman to find her missing jade necklace. As he digs deeper, Marlowe becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit, danger, and murder.
Scarface (1932) follows the rise and fall of Tony Camonte, a ruthless gangster in Chicago during the prohibition era. The film explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and organized crime as Tony rises to power, but ultimately faces his own downfall.
San Francisco private detective Sam Spade takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette, with the stakes rising after his partner is murdered.
Amateur Tennis star Guy Haines wants to divorce his wife Miriam and agrees to a stranger's plan to murder each other's most-hated person. When Miriam ends up dead, Guy becomes a prime suspect and must navigate a web of lies and manipulation to clear his name.
Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy general Sternwood to deal with his top blackmailer, Arthur Geiger. Along the way, Marlowe gets involved with a mysterious murder, a missing book, blackmail, and a seductive woman named Vivian.
A hustler gets embroiled in a criminal underworld in London, desperately trying to make money and survive.
Criss Cross (1949) is a film-noir crime thriller about a man who gets caught in a web of deceit and double-crossing after reuniting with his ex-wife and falling into a dangerous love triangle with her and a dangerous criminal.
When an old flame shows up in his small town, a private detective is forced to confront his haunted past as he becomes entangled in a web of murder, betrayal, and deception.
In Niagara, a married couple's honeymoon turns into a nightmare when the wife plots to kill her husband. As tensions rise, secrets are revealed and a thrilling chase unfolds against the backdrop of the magnificent Niagara Falls.
A Los Angeles insurance representative lets an alluring housewife seduce him into a scheme of insurance fraud and murder that arouses the suspicion of his colleague, an insurance investigator. The story follows Walter Neff, a successful insurance salesman, who meets the seductive Phyllis Dietrichson during a routine house call. Phyllis persuades Neff to help her kill her husband in order to collect the insurance money. They come up with a plan to make it look like an accident, resulting in the insurance company having to pay double the normal amount. However, their scheme is investigated by Neff's colleague Barton Keyes, who starts to suspect foul play. As the investigation unfolds, secrets are revealed and Neff must find a way to cover his tracks and protect himself from the consequences of his actions.
In Spellbound, a man with amnesia is accused of murder and falls in love with a female psychiatrist who helps him uncover his past. As they delve deeper into his memories and guilt, they must face the truth and find redemption.
A female ex-con falls in love and hesitates to reveal her past.
Young Charlie suspects her charming Uncle Charlie, who has come to visit her family, may be a killer. As she delves deeper into the truth, she finds herself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
In 'Suddenly,' a small town is suddenly besieged by criminals who plan to assassinate the U.S. president during his stopover. The ex-Secret Service agent, now a TV repairman, discovers the plot and fights to stop it before it's too late.
Sweet Smell of Success is a film-noir crime drama that follows a press agent who becomes entangled in a web of deceit, as he manipulates the media to further his own ambitions. Set in 1950s New York City, the movie explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry.
Gilda is a sultry and mysterious woman who captivates audiences at a nightclub in Buenos Aires. She becomes entangled in a web of deceit and passion when her ex-lover reappears and her husband's secrets come to light. As tensions rise, Gilda must navigate a dangerous world of gambling, violence, and treachery.