The 50 Hottest Femmes Fatales of All Time by complex.com

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The femme fatale is an old and oft implemented archetype in film. Whereas most female characters are doting or damsels, the femme fatale is seductive, in the most manipulative manner, and she keeps some of our favorite leading men under pressure in many a classic scenario. Broke husband in jail? Upgrade to his rich boss. Hot wife trapped in a loveless marriage? No problem, murder him for the money and gas a private eye to cover for you. We're talking ruthless women who leave simpering, gullible men broken-hearted in their wake at best, but a dead body or three isn't out of the question either if the situation calls for it.

Complex has counted down the best of the best: the most mysterious, deadliest, alluring, triple-crossing and, most importantly, hottest dames to ever grace the silver screen. Read on for The 50 Hottest Femmes Fatales Of All Time.

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  1. 1 new

    The Killers

    1946, in 15 top lists Check
  2. 3 new

    Gilda

    1946, in 13 top lists Check
  3. 6 new

    The Postman Always Rings Twice

    1946, in 9 top lists Check
  4. 7 new

    Out of the Past

    1947, in 16 top lists Check
  5. 10 new

    Too Late for Tears

    1949, in 1 top list Check
  6. 12 new

    They Drive by Night

    1940, in 2 top lists Check
  7. 14 new

    Laura

    1944, in 21 top lists Check
  8. 15 new

    Double Indemnity

    1944, in 37 top lists Check
  9. 34 new

    Sunset Blvd.

    1950 — a.k.a. Sunset Boulevard, in 35 top lists Check
  10. 38 new

    The Maltese Falcon

    1941, in 26 top lists Check
  11. 45 new

    Kiss Me Deadly

    1955, in 20 top lists Check
  12. 46 new

    D.O.A.

    1949, in 5 top lists Check
  13. 49 new

    The Big Heat

    1953, in 18 top lists Check
  14. 50 new

    The Killing

    1956, in 15 top lists Check
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Last updated on Sep 4, 2013; source