Scary and seductive, the femme fatale of the '70s varied from folk horror to Hitchcock villains – find out where they are now ...

The femme fatale in the movies has held our attention since Hollywood's golden age but the archetype has evolved, say NPR staff in movies panel. Few film archetypes have been more adored or debated ...

And while this list is dominated by men, there are, of course, several femme fatale villains who steal the show in their respective films. For instance, Phyllis Dietrichson in Double Indemnity (1944) ...

The femme fatale has been a stock character across film genres. The term is defined as a seductive or alluring woman who either causes distress or disaster for any man who becomes involved with her.

Being a tough, manly superhero is all well and good, but beating up criminals and wearing a skintight spandex costume is only part of the deal. All of the biggest and manliest of heroes have a few ...

What makes a good "bad girl?" How are female villains different than male antagonists? And why aren't there more femme fatales in fantasy roles and superhero films? "I am very partial to Catwoman," ...

Femme fatales have been around for a long time and continue to be an indelible figure in cinematic history, including in the upcoming Netflix film "Hit Man." The femme fatale is a figure that dates ...

She keeps to the shadows, but is impossible to miss. She's smart, tough, and beautiful, with a sultry, entrancing vibe that men are unable to resist. But watch out—she’s also dangerous. She's the ...