What does it mean to remake <em>Nosferatu</em> instead of simply <em>Dracula</em>?

What does it mean to remake Nosferatu instead of simply Dracula?

Robert Eggers's elegant new vampire film takes the "Dracula" canon in a nostalgic, worthwhile, reflective direction

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The Twilight of the Mob Movie

The Twilight of the Mob Movie

Can mafia movies survive into a new era? Michael Cannell investigates.

By Michael Cannell | January 3, 2025

Robert Crais: A Crime Reader’s Guide to the Classics

Robert Crais: A Crime Reader’s Guide to the Classics

Neil Nyren on Elvis Cole, Joe Pike, and all the other stories along the way.

By Neil Nyren | January 3, 2025

Jane Pek on Meta-Mystery, Spy Thrillers, and Finding Her Story

Jane Pek on Meta-Mystery, Spy Thrillers, and Finding Her Story

The author of 'The Rivals' discusses the progression of her AI dating app mysteries.

By Elizabeth Held | January 2, 2025

The Crime Fiction of Houston

The Crime Fiction of Houston

Crime and the City takes a swing through Texas.

By Paul French | January 2, 2025

5 Thrilling Books That Will Make You Want to Listen to a True Crime Podcast

5 Thrilling Books That Will Make You Want to Listen to a True Crime Podcast

Katherine Greene on fictional podcasts and real-life obsessions.

By Katherine Greene | January 2, 2025

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The Christmas Tree King Love Triangle Murder

The Christmas Tree King Love Triangle Murder

In 1950, Harry A. Pozner was the Christmas Tree King of San Diego. He would soon get caught in a bloody mess.

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How Misunderstanding Can Drive a Plot in Crime Fiction 

How Misunderstanding Can Drive a Plot in Crime Fiction 

Alex Kenna on fiction where terrible mistakes are made for morally complex reasons.

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The Thrill of Disaster

The Thrill of Disaster

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The Eight High Crimes Of Hanukkah: A Conversation with Tod Goldberg

The Eight High Crimes Of Hanukkah: A Conversation with Tod Goldberg

Catching up with the editor of the new anthology, “Eight Very Bad Nights: A Collection of Hanukkah Noir”

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The Best True Crime Memoirs of 2024

The Best True Crime Memoirs of 2024

Featuring works from Tracy O'Neill, Sarah Gerard, Orlando Whitfield, and more

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The Best Crime Movies of 2024

The Best Crime Movies of 2024

Performative hitmen, vengeful seniors, distressed jurors, and more!

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Bonnie Kistler on Suspense, Surprise Twists, and Crime in Florida

Bonnie Kistler on Suspense, Surprise Twists, and Crime in Florida

The author discusses her new 'Gaslight'-influenced thriller, 'Shell Games'.

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