To say that Alfred Hitchcock knew how to make thrillers is like saying
Mozart knew how to compose; although both are open to personal interpretation,
it is general consensus that they are both recognised for the excellence in
their given fields. Hitch was a master filmmaker who understood to the fullest
degree the power of cinematic storytelling. Through his meticulous preparation,
no stone was left unturned. His works exhibit technical prowess well ahead of
their time, understanding the psychological implications and effect that this
would have upon his audiences. Also, as we can see from The 39 Steps, The Lady
Vanishes, Shadow Of A Doubt, Notorious, Strangers On A Train, Rear Window,
Vertigo, North By Northwest, Psycho, The Birds and many more, this wasn’t just
some hack making cheap second-rate penny dreadfuls. Hitchcock, with his
superior knowledge, penetrates our intellectual defences and provokes us with
his rich tales of tension and suspense.
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