Whilst watching some of my old favourite films, I noticed that the character of Mia Wallace in Pulp Fiction is quite similiar to that of a femme fatale. This is shown in several manners. We know that the character is married in the film, and rumours of infidelity have spread amoungst her husbands workers. She acts very provocatively towards her husbands co-worker Vincent Vega, and almost brings his downfall, as if she comes into harm he would quite possibly be killed (she overdoses accidently). Her style though, is quite opposite from that of a classic femme fatale, as she wears a shirt and trousers. Smoking is quite common in the classic maneaters, Mia also uses this in a seductive manner.
'Effy Stonem' is a prime example of a modern day femme fatale, her seductive manner and provocation shines through the series Skins. The way Effie dresses is unconventional for a femme fatale when compared to original noirs, yet in some ways they share similiarities. Both wear very dark shadowed colours, in makeup and clothing, yet obviously Effie wears far more modernised clothing. The stereotypical noir female has an air of mystery shrouded around them, this is also portrayed in Skins, as Effie has clear psychological problems and does not reveal to others what is in her mind. These factors allow other characters to be attracted to her, as many are intrigued by what they do not understand. One of her 'lovers', Freddie Mclair becomes very infatuated with her, which ultimately leads to his downfall. This is common in conventional noir films, as the protagonist male is usually lead into danger because of the femme fatale, er go 'fatal'. This is shown in Skins through Effie's psychological doctor murdering Freddie, because of the doctors estranged obsession with her.
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