Perhaps you have heard of him
Hitchcock is the director of over 50 films including Rebecca, Rope, and the horror classic, Psycho. He also hosted (and directed several episodes of) the popular television show, Alfred Hitchcock Presents. At the height of his popularity, his name appeared on books, magazines and even comics.
Psycho is probably Hitchcock's most popular film. The original premiered in 1960 and starred Anthony Perkins with Janet Leigh. Nothing at the time rivaled the horror that the film induced in audiences. Psycho inspired many (terrible) sequels and was remade in 1998 by Gus Van Sant. The above shower scene is one of the most memorable in all of cinema history. It is difficult to peacefully enjoy a shower again after you watch it, especially a shower in a cheap motel.
Another of Hitchcock's most prolific films is The Birds based on a short story by Daphne Du Maurier. The film revolves around an island town plagued by killer birds. The Birds was also very popular at the time it was released and still has a large cult following today. Hitchock's signature style is displayed very well in the movie, notably in a scene where a young woman is trapped in a glass phone booth. The director deftly displays the young actress' fear as she is attacked by the birds, leaving the viewer to feel like a helpless voyeur, subject to her demise.
My personal favorite Alfred Hitchcock film is Vertigo. The movie was released in 1958 and stars Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak. I like the mystery in this film that is slowly unraveled. I am a fan of Alfred Hitchcock Presents for the same reason. Who doesn't enjoy a good mystery? The direction and acting in this film are also unparalleled, in my opinion.
Check out more information about Alfred Hitchcock in the links below.
Happy Halloween, everybody.
Recommended links:
Alfred Hitchcock Wikipedia article
Alfred Hitchcock IMDB article
Alfred Hitchcock on Biography.com
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