By the 1960s, the genre had been revitalized with a few modern touches and coined neo-noir.

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In the midst of the Gulf War, soldiers are kidnapped and brainwashed for sinister purposes.

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Their affair and subsequent crime lead to a web of deceit, betrayal, and guilt.

Drawn by desire, Ned and Matty plot to kill her husband and claim his wealth.

As she tries to maintain her sanity, her new husband’s intentions are soon brought into question.

Meg Ryan standing in front of Dennis Quaid who is sitting at a bar in D.O.A. (1988)

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Gregory continually tells her that she is imagining these occurrences, leading her to doubt her own sanity.

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Clu Gulager leaning on Angie Dickinson in The Killers

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Kevin Costner as Tom Farrell looking stern in his uniform in No Way Out

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A young naval officer is assigned to investigate the murder of his lover’s other paramour, only to discover that the case is a cover-up for a far-reaching political conspiracy. As he delves deeper, he finds himself framed for the murder and must unravel the plot while staying one step ahead of the law.

Denzel Washington as Bennett Marco in a crowd of people in 2004’s The Manchurian Candidate

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In the midst of the Gulf War, soldiers are kidnapped and brainwashed for sinister purposes.

Jack Nicholson standing next to Jessica Lange in The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)

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In this noir thriller, a drifter and a dissatisfied wife plot to murder her husband to take over his diner. Their affair and subsequent crime lead to a web of deceit, betrayal, and guilt. The film is a steamy and suspenseful remake of the 1946 classic, exploring themes of lust and moral decay.

William Hurt and Kathleen Turner sit and talk in Body Heat.

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A seductive crime drama centered on Ned Racine, a lawyer whose life takes a dangerous turn when he meets Matty Walker, the alluring wife of a rich businessman. Drawn by desire, Ned and Matty plot to kill her husband and claim his wealth. As the plan unfolds, Ned finds himself caught in a maze of lies, manipulation, and unforeseen complications.

Robert De Niro as Max Cady standing in a crowd  with sunglasses on in Cape Fear (1991)

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Paula Alquist, newly married to Gregory Anton, relocates to her inherited London townhouse, where she starts experiencing unsettling events like dimming gaslights and disappearing possessions. Gregory continually tells her that she is imagining these occurrences, leading her to doubt her own sanity. However, Gregory’s true motive is to drive Paula insane, hiding his quest to uncover her aunt’s hidden jewels. As Paula’s psychological torment intensifies, a determined police inspector begins to suspect the truth, aiming to save her from Gregory’s manipulative grasp.

A private eye and three crooked criminals look over a statue of a falcon.

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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.

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