Neo noir or contemporary noir is a style of film that has existed from the 1970s onwards. It carries forward many of the codes and conventions of classic film noir but tends to use modern sets and storylines that are more in keeping with modern society.
The wider genres of these films tend to be crime or thriller which is similar to classic noir. These films are not all shot in black and white although the use of low key lighting and high contrast that classic noir was famous for can still be seen. The use of downbeat music and non-linear storylines are also still evident. Like in classic film noir the characters, plot and stylistics used are designed to give the film an insecure and depressing feel and endings are rarely happy. Examples of famous neo noirs include Pulp Fiction, Blade Runner, Sin City
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