: a type of crime film featuring cynical malevolent characters in a sleazy setting and an ominous atmosphere that is conveyed by shadowy photography and foreboding background music
also
: a film of this type
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Cale has said his writing is inspired by film noir and crime movies and wanted elements of a thriller in his play.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
The Lady from Shanghai In conceiving of and constructing both Ingrid Luna and Aurora, Condon was strongly inspired by Rita Hayworth, an iconic star of musicals and film noir.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Their talent alone, against the snowy backdrop of 1950s Wisconsin farmland, gives the show the classic film noir tone that should have been its foundation.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Multi-hyphenate Edgerton made his feature film directorial debut with the 2008 Australian film noir The Square, written by his brother and frequent collaborator Joel Edgerton.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
The Lady from Shanghai In conceiving of and constructing both Ingrid Luna and Aurora, Condon was strongly inspired by Rita Hayworth, an iconic star of musicals and film noir.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Their talent alone, against the snowy backdrop of 1950s Wisconsin farmland, gives the show the classic film noir tone that should have been its foundation.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Multi-hyphenate Edgerton made his feature film directorial debut with the 2008 Australian film noir The Square, written by his brother and frequent collaborator Joel Edgerton.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for film noir
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“Film noir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/film%20noir. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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