Category: Alfred Hitchcock

Thrillers and eggs are equally terrifying& Actually, according to one specific person, eggs are even more frightening. The Master of Suspense, also known as Sir Alfred Hitchcock, may be frightened of eggs, but he is famously known for his thrillers, such as Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954) and Vertigo (1958). The purpose of this essay…

One of Sarris three premises that make Alfred Hitchcock one of the most well-known auteurs and gives him a distinct style of film from other directors is his technical competence; with usage of mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, and sound. Beginning the list, Hitchcock uses woman who are almost always blonde. For example, Marion Crane (Psycho, 1960),…

The word auteur refers to a strong aesthetic found reoccurring in the work of a single director, in particular it can be found in the visual styles and motifs of his/her films. In Hitchcocks long 54-year career in the film industry, making 57 films and hosting his own TV show, one thing can be established:…