Hotel Noir

In 1958 Los Angeles, an enigmatic detective checks into a seedy downtown hotel, fully aware that he's marked for death by unknown assailants lurking outside. As darkness falls and the night wears on, the detective engages in tense exchanges with the motley crew of residents inhabiting the building, each interaction peeling back another layer of his mysterious past and revealing how he wound up in this precarious situation. The film masterfully blends elements of suspense, noir, and drama, painting a vivid picture of a city caught between its glamorous golden era and a looming shadow of danger.