Review of He Walked by Night

The semi-documentary style is an annoyance, kind of like having a play-by-play announcer for a crime spree, but when he finally shuts up there are many interesting and compelling aspects of this film. Richard Baseheart hits the right sociopathic note as an LA cop killer and electronics genius, radiating both menace and madness. And great noir cinematographer John Alton beautifully frames this film in enchantingly dark tones. The final chase scene through LA's endless maze of giant storm drain tunnels is astonishing, mesmerizing, and a marvel of underground lighting.