directed by: Carl Reiner, year: 1982
actors: Steve Martin, Rachel Ward

A spoof of 1940s detective thrillers, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) stitches Steve Martin's dapper private eye Rigby Reardon into clips from classic noir films to create a zany, tongue-in-cheek mystery. Reardon investigates a missing starlet and a corrupt studio, crossing paths with familiar shadows of Bogart, Bergman, and other legends in playful parodies. The film blends Martin's deadpan delivery with vintage mood, witty riffs, and affectionate Hollywood nostalgia for a unique spoof. That combination keeps the pace brisk and the jokes clever.

Noir Parody, Comedy, Film Noir Parody, Neo Noir, Mystery Comedy