> *************
> I think the psycho part has been answered by
those
> more knowledgeable than me. Definitely the
following:
>
> Double Indemnity, Cain
> Killer Inside Me, Thompson
> Burnt Orange Heresy, Willeford
>
Mike, your inclusion of Double Indemnity is an interesting
one. Walter Huff's motivation for the murder and his
subsequent downfall is more out of traditional noir--there's
nothing really psychotic about his outlook or
rationalizations, but more that crossed that moral line and
is doomed. However, Phyliss definitely fits under the psycho
noir definitions. Maybe that's why I liked Double Indemnity
so much--it's a strong mix of both. Another good Willeford
example of psycho noir--"The Woman Chaser".
--Dave
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