Kiss Me Deadly 1955

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: This independently produced low-budget film was a shining example for the New Wave directors -- Truffaut, Godard, et al -- who found it proof positive that commercial films could accommodate the quirkiest and most personal of visions. Read more

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Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel: It's not the greatest thriller ever, but Kiss Me Deadly is classic film noir. Read more

Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle: It's not a horror movie by any means, but like a good horror movie it has images and tiny loose ends that make sense on a subconscious level. Read more

Jessica Winter, Time Out: A crucial influence on what would become the French new wave, an irresistibly seedy trip through the Los Angeles underworld, and a valuable artifact of Cold War anxiety. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: The trail leads to a series of amorous dames, murder-minded plug-uglies and dangerous adventures that offer excitement but have little clarity to let the viewer know what's going on. Read more