Alfred HITCHCOCK

Iconic, highly influential and British born. Hitchcock pioneered many techniques in the suspense and thriller genre.

You need to know about Hitchcock because his career has spanned from six decades, including The Silent Era, through the intervention of Talkies to the Colour Era.

You need to know that Hitchcock draws mainly on fear and fantasy. A common theme is that he often portrays innocent people caught up in circumstances beyond their control or understanding. You can see this in 'Vertigo'.

One key TRADEMARK of Hitchcock you need to know.
He cameos in most of his films, often carrying a musical instrument. Look out for this when watching the following; The Birds, Psycho, The 39 Steps, Rebecca and Topaz.

This tiny post doesn't do the 'master of suspense' justice, so you must watch these classic and iconic films to appreciate his work. You NEED to know about Hitchcock.