DETOUR (1945)
Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer
Starring: Tom Neal, Ann Savage
Often called the ultimate low-budget film noir, Detour follows an unlucky hitchhiker whose attempt to reach California spirals into a nightmare of mistaken identity, blackmail, and murder. Despite its tiny budget, the film's haunting atmosphere has made it one of the most influential noirs ever produced.
Behind the Scenes
Produced in only a few days with an extremely small budget.
Ann Savage created one of noir's most unforgettable femme fatales.
Preserved by the Library of Congress' National Film Registry.