She is deviant, inscrutible, focused and manipulative.
This is an image of a typical Femme Fatale character.
She is very attractive and seductive, seen in a vulnerable pose against a wall. She has perfect hair and make-up. The shadows and lighting in this shot are important as they create connotations of enigma and suspicion.
Note that the femme fatale archetype is a misogynist construction. Any woman who was deviant or stepped out of line in traditional thrillers was usually punished or tamed. Note the fate of Eve in "Once Upon a Time in America".
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