Kiss Me Deadly

In this gripping film noir, a hard-boiled private detective named Mike Hammer, played by Ralph Meeker, becomes embroiled in a dangerous mystery after picking up a hitchhiking woman who is later murdered. As Hammer delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of intrigue involving a mysterious and deadly object that many are willing to kill for. Directed by Robert Aldrich, the movie is noted for its intense atmosphere and innovative storytelling techniques. Although it did not receive any major awards, it has since been recognized as a classic of the genre. For those interested, the film can be viewed for free on Soap2day.