Crime Films: Investigating the Scene

analyzes the wide body of films that fall under the rubric of crime, from the gangster film to the film noir to classic whodunit television series like and . Ever since Edwin S. Porter's in 1903, audiences have been fascinated by films about crime and the world as seen from both sides of the law. approaches a crime scene from the standpoint of the criminal, the crime, and the crime-solver, revealing the master plan behind the world of crime on screen. The criminal underworld takes on many forms, and this volume delves into recent developments in erotic thrillers like (1992) and neo-noirs like (1981) and (1997). Also included are a number of close readings of enduring crime films, from (1991) to (1995) as well as such television series as , , and .