The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon, a quintessential film noir, heavily emphasizes Anxiety, Anticipation, and Fear, reflecting its thriller and crime elements. The intricate mystery drives high Curiosity and Surprise, while the morally ambiguous characters and dark plot evoke Anger, Disgust, and a sense of the Disturbing. A pervasive Melancholy and underlying Guilt further define the film's classic noir sensibilities.