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.
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.
A hustler gets embroiled in a criminal underworld in London, desperately trying to make money and survive.
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.
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 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.
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.
The Lady from Shanghai follows a criminal lawyer who gets entangled in a web of deceit, framed for murder and caught in a love triangle. As he tries to prove his innocence, he uncovers a series of unexpected twists and turns that lead him to the dangerous world of insurance fraud and a captivating femme fatale. With a backdrop of betrayal, blackmail, and romantic rivalry, the story takes a thrilling turn when the protagonist becomes a pawn in a deadly game of manipulation. Will he be able to escape and find justice, or will he be consumed by the dark forces surrounding him?
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.
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.
After her Nazi father is convicted of treason, Alicia is asked to gather information on a ring of Nazi scientists in South America. She agrees to the mission and goes to Rio de Janeiro, where she encounters her former suitor, Alexander Sebastian. Alicia marries Alexander as part of her mission, but their relationship becomes strained as she falls in love with her partner, Devlin. Eventually, Alicia and Devlin discover that Alexander is manufacturing uranium and working on a war machine. Alicia grows sick from poison, but with Devlin's help, they rescue her and reveal Alexander's true intentions to the group.
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 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.
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.
In the seedy border town of Los Robles, newlyweds Mike and Susan witness a car bomb explosion. Mike, a Mexican government official, suspects the work of the Grandi narcotics ring. The obese and corrupt Capt. Quinlan rebuffs Mike's assistance. However, his partner and a district attorney invite Mike to observe the investigation. Meanwhile, Susan is captured by a small-time crime boss and his gang. As Mike investigates, he accuses Quinlan of framing an innocent suspect. The corrupt Quinlan plots to destroy Mike and frames Susan, leading to a dramatic confrontation and the exposure of Quinlan's criminal activities.
In Suspicion (1941), a woman named Lina McLaidlaw marries the charming Johnnie Aysgarth after a whirlwind romance. However, she soon starts to suspect that her new husband is not the man she thought he was. As she uncovers clues that he may be involved in embezzlement and murder, Lina's paranoia grows, and she becomes increasingly fearful for her own safety. The film explores themes of trust, deception, and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones.
99 River Street follows a former boxer turned taxi driver, who finds himself embroiled in a dangerous criminal underworld after his wife is murdered and he is falsely accused of the crime. As he evades the police and tries to clear his name, he discovers a network of jewel thieves and a plot involving stolen diamonds. With his livelihood and freedom on the line, he must navigate the seedy underbelly of New York City to find the truth and seek justice.
White Heat follows the story of Cody Jarrett, a ruthless gangster who rises to power in the criminal underworld. As he orchestrates heists and evades the police, Detective Hank Fallon becomes determined to bring him down. The film explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the dark side of ambition.
In a Lonely Place (1950) follows a moody Hollywood screenwriter named Dixon Steele who becomes a murder suspect after a young woman he was last seen with is found dead. As the investigation unfolds, Steele's hot temper, bad reputation, and turbulent relationship with his neighbor, Laurel Gray, raise suspicions. The film explores themes of fear, distrust, and the destructive power of jealousy.
In The Stranger, a former Nazi war criminal is being hunted by a dedicated professor. The Nazi, living under a false identity, arrives in a small town and becomes involved with a newlywed couple. As the professor closes in, the stranger's true identity is revealed, leading to a thrilling climax.