The power of the femme fatale lies in her ability to wrap a man around her little finger, using her sexuality to get him to do things he wouldn’t otherwise do. This is certainly the case in Gun ...

The term "femme fatale" was invented for characters like Annie Laurie Starr, a carnival sharpshooter played with a beguiling mix of iciness and allure by Peggy Cummins, in the 1950 film noir gem ...

Peggy Cummins, Legendary Femme Fatale of ‘Gun Crazy,’ Dies at 92. She starred in the film noir classic after being brought to the U.S. for the lead in 'Forever Amber,' only to be replaced.

In honor of the film’s release in select theaters and in anticipation of it dropping on Netflix June 7, enjoy IndieWire’s list of the ten best femme fatale films. Phyllis Dietrichson ...

The iconography of film noir is instantly recognizable: The femme fatale, the Homburg, lit cigarettes and the play of light through their smoke, rye whiskey, tinny pianos, trench coats, and revolvers.

Film noir features some of the most dangerous love affairs, ... and seductive femme fatales. ... Ladd and Lake star in one of ...

The femme fatale has been one of film’s most fascinating archetypes since the earliest days of the medium. Sexy, self-assured, and quite often murderous, she seduces and destroys with abandon ...