Important film-noir, this movie influenced many of the 60’s French new wave directors. It’s mercilessness must have been shocking in 1955. Reminded me of Point Blank (1967), Get Carter (1971) and Drive (2011).
Artfully shot, Kiss Me Deadly has one of my favourite opening scenes.
Also, one of the heavy’s is named Sugar Smallhouse.
8/10
Criterion Collection
Movie/Day #178 – Kwaidan (1964)
ImageFour great old Japanese horror stories, my favourite was called ‘Hoichi, The Earless’, very spooky and unusual.
Winner of the Special Grand Jury Prize at Cannes.
I watched the Criterion Collection DVD, it looks great.
8.5/10