Als je fan bent van de klassieke film noir 'Chinatown' uit 1974, dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die dezelfde sfeer, spanning en intrige ademen als deze meesterlijke thriller. Of je nu op zoek bent naar complexe verhaallijnen, mysterieuze personages of een vleugje nostalgie, deze lijst heeft voor ieder wat wils.

The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Beschreibung: A classic film noir with a hard-boiled detective navigating a web of deceit and crime in a morally ambiguous world.
Fakt: It was the third film adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's novel and is considered one of the first major film noirs.


The Big Sleep (1946)
Beschreibung: A quintessential film noir featuring a private detective entangled in a complex case filled with intrigue, femme fatales, and shadowy characters.
Fakt: The plot is famously convoluted, and even the screenwriters admitted they didn't fully understand who committed one of the murders.


The Third Man (1949)
Beschreibung: A post-war noir set in Vienna, featuring a labyrinthine plot, moral ambiguity, and striking black-and-white cinematography.
Fakt: The film's iconic zither score was composed by Anton Karas, who was discovered playing in a Vienna wine bar.


The Killing (1956)
Beschreibung: A heist film with a non-linear narrative, showcasing the meticulous planning and inevitable unraveling of a criminal plot.
Fakt: This was Stanley Kubrick's first major film and is noted for its innovative storytelling techniques.


Touch of Evil (1958)
Beschreibung: A gritty film noir that explores corruption and moral decay, featuring a famous long-take opening shot.
Fakt: Orson Welles both starred in and directed the film, which was initially recut by the studio against his wishes.


The Long Goodbye (1973)
Beschreibung: A modern take on film noir, blending a laid-back detective story with themes of disillusionment and the changing face of Los Angeles.
Fakt: The film was initially a box office failure but has since gained a cult following and critical acclaim.


The Conversation (1974)
Beschreibung: A psychological thriller that delves into themes of surveillance, paranoia, and the ethical dilemmas of eavesdropping.
Fakt: The film was released the same year as another major movie by the same director, which overshadowed it initially.


Night Moves (1975)
Beschreibung: A neo-noir thriller that follows a private investigator uncovering dark secrets, blending existential themes with a gripping mystery.
Fakt: The film's title is a pun, referring both to the protagonist's nocturnal activities and his lack of progress in solving the case.


L.A. Confidential (1997)
Beschreibung: A neo-noir crime film that explores corruption, betrayal, and the dark underbelly of Los Angeles through intertwining narratives.
Fakt: The film was based on James Ellroy's novel and won two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Kim Basinger.


The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
Beschreibung: A black-and-white neo-noir that explores themes of alienation, fate, and the consequences of seemingly small actions.
Fakt: The film's visual style was heavily inspired by classic film noirs, particularly the works of James M. Cain.
