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10 Film Noir Classics Too Dark for Their Own Time According to Old School Movies

Film noir has always pushed the boundaries of morality, style, and cinematic storytelling. Some classics were so shocking, bleak, or controversial that they were banned or heavily censored when they were released. These films didn't just entertain — they challenged audiences and redefined Hollywood's darker side.
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Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950)
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950)
1
7.1
Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
2
98%7.5
The Big Heat (1953)
The Big Heat (1953)
3
100%7.9
Touch of Evil (1958)
Touch of Evil (1958)
4
95%8.0
Murder by Contract (1958)
Murder by Contract (1958)
5
100%7.3
Pickup on South Street (1953)
Pickup on South Street (1953)
6
92%7.6
Night and the City (1950)
Night and the City (1950)
7
81%7.9
The Prowler (1951)
The Prowler (1951)
8
100%7.2
Force of Evil (1948)
Force of Evil (1948)
9
100%7.3
Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)
Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)
10
100%7.6
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