“Writing in the Darkness: The World of Cornell Woolrich”. Crimetime (1999) (original) (raw)

Cornell Woolrich is recognized as a pivotal figure in the development of the psychological suspense thriller genre, characterized by an atmosphere of confusion and menace. His narratives often feature themes of anxiety and existential dread, focusing on characters embroiled in situations involving missing persons and wrongful convictions. The critic James Sandoe notes Woolrich's unique ability to craft engaging plots despite their sometimes incredible nature, as well as his influence on film noir through numerous adaptations of his work.