Double Indemnity (1944)

Director: Billy Wilder
Stars: Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson
Runtime: 107 minutes

Synopsis: When Walter, an insurance representative, falls in love with Phyllis, one of his clients' wife, they come up with a plan together to get rid of him via an insurance scam. 

Performances: 9/10
Screenplay: 9/10
Special Effects: N.A.
Costumes/Makeup: 7/10
Editing: 9/10
Cinematography: 8/10
Score/Soundtrack: 7/10 

Verdict: A classic if there ever was one. The picture not only benefits from a fascinating and disturbing story that will keep you on the edge of your seat for its entire runtime, but also from incredible performances by the whole cast, and especially Barbara Stanwyck as the ruthless Phyllis.

Final Grade: 9/10