Touch of Evil

1958 • Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller • PG-13

When a car bomb explodes on the American side of the U.S./Mexico border, Mexican drug enforcement agent Miguel Vargas begins his investigation, along with American police captain Hank Quinlan. When Vargas begins to suspect that Quinlan and his shady partner, Menzies, are planting evidence to frame an innocent man, his investigations into their possible corruption quickly put himself and his new bride, Susie, in jeopardy.

Runtime: 1h 51m

If you find yourself captivated by the intense drama and moral ambiguity of the film 'Touch of Evil,' you owe it to yourself to explore the novel 'Badge of Evil' by Whit Masterson. The book delves deeper into the intricacies of its characters, offering insights and backstories that even Orson Welles could only touch upon. In 'Badge of Evil,' the reader is given a more expansive view into the world of corruption and ethics in law enforcement, themes which are only hinted at in the movie. Masterson's narrative invites you to question where the line between justice and corruption lies, challenging your perceptions with every page. Furthermore, the novel's richly drawn characters and their psychological complexities are given room to flourish in ways that the constraints of film simply cannot allow. Experience the unfiltered tension, and lose yourself in the rich prose and intricate plot that only this classic novel can provide.