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Forgotten Noirs, Giallo and New Criticism

Forgotten Noirs, Giallo and New Criticism

Key Questions

What forgotten noirs are spotlighted?

New uploads and reviews cover Big Town After Dark (1947), The Man Who Watched Trains Go By (1952), and Vice Squad (1953).

Are there giallo or neo-noir titles included?

Yes, Kill Me Again (1989) receives a Blu-ray neo-noir review alongside classic giallo-adjacent thrillers.

What British noir collection is new?

Kino Lorber's Brit Noir Collection I Blu-ray set features Herbert Lom in three postwar British noir films.

Where can fans see classic noir screenings?

Sag Harbor Summer Noir series screens Kiss Me Deadly, Out of the Past, and Chinatown.

What audiobook is mentioned?

The Violet Heiress, a Belgian detective mystery audiobook set in 1920s New York, is highlighted.

Are there any 1975 pulp anthologies?

A 1975 pulp anthology and related criticism are part of the renewed interest in forgotten noir works.

What explained mysteries are covered?

The Secret of the Silent Death (1945) receives a full explained breakdown in recent uploads.

What is the status of this highlight?

It is developing with fresh reviews, Blu-ray releases, and summer screening announcements.

New uploads/reviews spotlight Big Town After Dark (1947), Blackout (1954 Dane Clark), Bad Girls Do Cry (1954), The Man Who Watched Trains Go By (1952), Vice Squad (1953), The Secret of the Silent Death (1945), Kill Me Again (1989), Mystery of the Wentworth Castle (1940 Mr. Wong/Karloff). Gilda (1946 Criterion 4K) and global hidden gems like Secret in Their Eyes also featured. Yash neo-noir stills buzz; 1975 pulp anthology; Sag Harbor Summer Noir screenings; Kino Lorber Brit Noir Blu-ray.

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Updated May 21, 2026