Elevator to the Gallows: Turning Film Noir on its Head.
Released: 1958 Dir.: Louis Malle First time viewing. Deep in my gut, which can be a dark and foreboding place, I knew Elevator to the Gallows was going to be good. What I didn’t realize was how good it was going to be. It’s not just good, it’s great, especially if you like seeing Hollywood formulas turned on their head. Elevator to the Gallows is a French film noir/new wave crime story that reimagines the classic story of…
