In a Lonely Place (1950)

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.