The Parasite

A down-on-his-luck boxer, Tom (Robert Clarke), takes a job as a bodyguard for a gangster's wife, revealing a dark underworld. He soon finds himself entangled in a web of deceit, double-crosses, and mounting danger. As he tries to navigate this treacherous landscape, he must confront his own moral compromises and fight for survival.

The Parasite is a low-budget B-movie that has gained a cult following among film noir enthusiasts. While not critically acclaimed upon its release, its gritty atmosphere and noir elements have been appreciated by genre fans over time. It's often cited for its earnest attempt to capture the mood and style of more prominent noir films.

• Praised for its effective B-movie noir atmosphere.

• Seen as a competently made, if unoriginal, entry into the crime genre.

• Robert Clarke's performance as the conflicted boxer is a notable aspect.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those that exist often highlight the film's moody cinematography and its contribution to the noir genre, despite its limited budget.

Gloria Grahame, who had a supporting role, would later star in the much more famous film noir "The Big Heat" (1953) by Fritz Lang, which also features themes of corruption and violence.