Here is an interview with Guillermo del Toro about the Noir inspirations and touchpoints for his remake of Nightmare Alley.
His choices:
Fallen Angel (1945)
Niagra (1953)
Underworld, U.S.A. (1961)
The Killing (1956)
Detour (1945)
Too Late for Tears (1949)
Born to Kill (1947)
The Lineup (1958)
The Breaking Point (1950)
Nightfall (1956)
His choices:
Fallen Angel (1945)
Niagra (1953)
Underworld, U.S.A. (1961)
The Killing (1956)
Detour (1945)
Too Late for Tears (1949)
Born to Kill (1947)
The Lineup (1958)
The Breaking Point (1950)
Nightfall (1956)
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"Film is a disease. When it infects your bloodstream it takes over as the number one hormone. It bosses the enzymes, directs the pineal gland, plays Iago to your psyche. As with heroin, the antidote to Film is more Film." - Frank Capra
"Film is a disease. When it infects your bloodstream it takes over as the number one hormone. It bosses the enzymes, directs the pineal gland, plays Iago to your psyche. As with heroin, the antidote to Film is more Film." - Frank Capra