I've been on an insane crime movie kick of late. It started when I decided to write a crime movie spec, and assessed all the movies I had and had not seen in the genre. Like any writer, I let this procrastination take me into a deep dive into the crime genre and I wanted to bring what I learned to all of you here. Crime movies offer a thrilling escape into a world of high stakes, moral ambiguity, and fascinating puzzles of human behavior. They explore the darkest corners of society and often illuminate deeper social issues. So let's dig in and see what we can glean. What is a Crime Movie? A crime movie centers around criminal acts and those involved in them. This can include the perpetrators, law enforcement figures, victims, or others drawn into the web of crime.Tropes of the Crime GenreLike any genre, crime comes with a biunch of tropes that you can play with as a writer, you can lean into them or subvert them. These kinds of movies share certain recurring elements that make the genre so compelling: The Heist: Films like Ocean's Eleven and The Italian Job focus on meticulous planning and the execution of complex robberies. The Detective: Whether it's the hardboiled private eye or the relentless cop, detectives like Sherlock Holmes and Philip Marlowe embody the tireless pursuit of justice. The Gangster: From Al Capone to Tony Montana, the gangster film explores the rise and fall of criminal empires. The Undercover...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 14 May