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
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