Pulp noir
Pulp noir is a subgenre influenced by various "noir" genres, as well as (as implied by its name) pulp fiction genres; particularly the hard-boiled genres which help give rise to film noir. Pulp noir is marked by its use of classic noir techniques, but with urban influences. Various media include film, illustrations, photographs and videogames. In film Whereas film noir directly involves characters living bleak existences to accomplish a goal with odds against them, pulp noir often portrays a grittier, one-man army. Typically, the main character has no distinguishing abilities, but can hold ground against seemingly impossible odds. Pulp noir locations are often seedy, run-down and degradated urban landscapes, where the lack of law, morals and even the proliferation of crime and drugs are common themes. Another common trend in pulp noir is the glorification and/or demonization of its urban locations. Examples Cat People (1942) Double Indemnity (1944) Laura (1944) Detour (1945) Hangover Square (1945) Gilda (1946) The Killers (1946) Nightmare Alley (1947) Out of the Past (1947) The Naked City (1948) Thieves Highway (1949) No Way Out (1950) Night and the City (1950) Niagara (1953) 99 River Street (1953) Pickup on South Street (1953) Killer's Kiss (1955) Kiss Me