This collection presents paired screenings of classic film‑noir titles from the 1940‑1958 era alongside their neo‑noir counterparts, illustrating the genre’s evolution from post‑World War II crime dramas to more subversive, boundary‑pushing works. The pairings highlight recurring themes of crime, betrayal, and morally ambiguous characters whose choices lead to grim outcomes. Curated in honor of the fifteenth anniversary of Noirvember, the celebration founded by Marya E. Gates, the list is accompanied by analysis in Travis Woods’s story for Journal.
Explore the full Film Noir Double Features: Classic and Neo-Noir Pairings packed with a wide range of films, from timeless classics to modern hits. This movie list is designed to help you quickly browse, discover, and choose your next watch. Whether you’re in the mood for drama, comedy, action, or something new, the Film Noir Double Features: Classic and Neo-Noir Pairings offers a curated collection of movies that makes finding great films easier than ever.
O.J.: Made in America
2016 • 467 mins • English
Femme Fatale
2002 • 114 min • English
Bad Lieutenant
1992 • 96 min • English
One False Move
1992 • 105 min • English
After Dark, My Sweet
1990 • 114 min • English
Blood Simple
1985 • 99 min • English
Thief
1981 • 122 min • English
Cutter's Way
1981 • 109 min • English
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
1976 • 135 min • English
Kiss Me Deadly
1955 • 106 mins • English
Sunset Boulevard
1950 • 1 h 50 m
In a Lonely Place
1950 • 93 mins • English
The Set-Up
1949 • 73 mins • English
Criss Cross
1949 • 88 mins • English
Act of Violence
1948 • 82 mins • English
Out of the Past
1947 • 97 min • English
Detour
1945 • 68 mins • English
Fallen Angel
1945 • 98 mins • English
Double Indemnity
1944 • 107 min • English
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