Le Corbeau (1943)

Remy Germain is a doctor in a French town who becomes the focus of a vicious smear campaign, as letters accusing him of having an affair and performing unlawful abortions are mailed to village leaders. The mysterious writer, who signs each letter as "Le Corbeau" (The Raven) soon targets the whole town, exposing everyone's dark secrets.

Genres: Mystery, Drama, Thriller

What to watch after Le Corbeau

• Pépé le Moko (1937) — Two steps away in the credits
• Diabolique (1955) — Henri-Georges Clouzot directed both
• Jenny Lamour (1947) — Henri-Georges Clouzot directed both
• Monsieur Verdoux (1947) — Same feel: dark, cynical
• Coup de torchon (1981) — Two steps away in the credits
• Grand Illusion (1937) — Pierre Fresnay appears in both