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Genre->Noir
Film Noir DVDs & Blu-rays
Film noir defined a distinctive style of American filmmaking in the 1940s and '50s — stark black-and-white cinematography, cynical antiheroes, and morally ambiguous crime stories, often centered on a hardboiled detective and a femme fatale. Movie Zyng's noir collection spans the classic era alongside neo-noir titles that carry the same visual and thematic sensibility into more recent filmmaking. Also chasing a good mystery? Check out our Thriller/Mystery collection, which includes noir titles as well. Otherwise, browse the full noir collection below.
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Nora Prentiss
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Unfaithful, The
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Berlin Express
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Steel Trap, The
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Night Song
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Fear in the Night
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is film noir?
Film noir is a style of American filmmaking that flourished in the 1940s and '50s, marked by cynical characters, moral ambiguity, and crime-driven plots, often centered on a hardboiled detective.
What are the defining visual and stylistic elements of noir?
Noir is known for its stark, high-contrast black-and-white cinematography, deep shadows, urban settings, and the recurring femme fatale archetype — an alluring, morally complex woman at the center of the story.
What's the difference between classic film noir and neo-noir?
Classic film noir refers specifically to the style's original 1940s-50s era. Neo-noir describes more recent films that borrow noir's visual style and cynical tone without being tied to that original period.
What formats are available?
Titles in this collection are available on DVD and Blu-ray, depending on the individual title.
