How did Jim Thompson decide on the bleak, noir tone for Savage Night?
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Savage Night

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How did Jim Thompson decide on the bleak, noir tone for Savage Night?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the protagonist's choices — was he a villain or a victim?
What do you think led to the decision to focus on such a morally complex character?