The Birds (dir. Alfred Hitchcock): psychological study of sexual / cultural repression
Alfred Hitchcock, “The Birds” (1963) Based on a 1952 short story by English writer Daphne
Tag: Alfred Hitchcock
Films directed by Alfred Hitchock
Young and Innocent: a girl finds truth and wisdom through deception in light-hearted crime thriller comedy
Alfred Hitchcock, “Young and Innocent” (1938) A plucky teenage girl aids a young man on
Psycho (dir. Gus van Sant): a decent remake with a different message from the original film
Gus van Sant, “Psycho” (1998) A shot-for-shot remake of the Hitchcock original with much the
Marnie: rehash of many Hitchcock themes, ideas and methods showing the master in decline
Alfred Hitchcock, “Marnie” (1964) Not a bad psychological thriller / character study of a compulsive
Number 17: confusing comedy caper not a prime example of Hitchcock’s work
Alfred Hitchcock, “Number 17” (1932) It has many of the ingredients of a typical Hitchcock
Rich and Strange: romantic comedy needs Hitchcock’s obsessions to make it richer and stranger
Alfred Hitchcock, “Rich and Strange” aka “East of Shanghai” (1931) One of a group of films
Waltzes from Vienna: Hitchcock ill at ease with musical comedy of Johann Strauss II
Alfred Hitchcock, “Waltzes from Vienna” (1934) What’s this? – a musical comedy about Johann Strauss
Secret Agent (dir. Alfred Hitchcock): morality of espionage is questioned in an ordinary film lacking suspense
Alfred Hitchcock, “Secret Agent” (1936) The surprising thing about this film is that lead actor
Downhill: Hitchcock comedy is early showcase of technical innovation and flair
Alfred Hitchcock, “Downhill” (1927) Before he found his niche as Master of Suspense, the young
The true Hitchcock universe begins with “The Lodger: a Story of the London Fog”
Alfred Hitchcock, “The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog” (1927) Only the third film