Andrea Ciriaco is a senior writer for Collider who is an expert in Hollywood history and all things Classic Movies.
Alfred Hitchcock was a monumental filmmaker who continuously defied the odds with mysteries and psychological thrillers such as Rear Window, The Lady Vanishes, and North by Northwest. Hitchcock initially gained recognition for his films during the Silent Era and, after successfully transitioning to the Talkies, he made headway with hits like The 39 Steps and The Man Who Knew Too Much.
The 39 Steps Unrated Release Date June 6, 1935 Director Alfred Hitchcock Cast Robert Donat , John Laurie Runtime 86 minutes Main Genre Thriller Watch on Tubi 8 'Notorious' Starring: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains Cary Grant stars in Hitchcock's signature spy thriller, Notorious, as a U.S. government agent, T.R. Devlin, who recruits the daughter of a convicted Nazi spy, Alicia Huberman to try and win the heart of a former Nazi hiding out in Brazil, Alexander Sebastian .
Shadow of a Doubt was Hitchcock's favorite film and features stellar performances by Wright and Cotten, who goes against type as the wanted killer known as the Merry Widow Murderer. The slow-burning noir is considered to be one of the best film noirs of the 1940s and escalated Cotten's status as a promising leading man as well as a major box office draw.
Rebecca is a hauntingly beautiful mystery that meticulously lays a false trail of breadcrumbs that cleverly fools audiences with an unexpected twist. Hitchcock expertly depicts a ghostly atmosphere with the dark emptiness of Mandalay and the waves that crash against the shoreline from the cliffs below, conveying a hypnotizing dream-like setting that is topped off with just as alluring and complex characters.
To Catch a Thief is one of Hitchcock's most stylish films and is based on the 1952 novel of the same name written by David Dodge. Even though the film features an intriguing mystery, To Catch a Thief doesn't rely on Hitchcock's high dose of suspense but instead, centers more around the intensity of Kelly and Grant's uncanny chemistry which is both grand and seductive.
North by Northwest is one of Hitchcock's most renowned films, noted for its innovative action sequences and essentially laid the foundation for future films and shows of the thriller action genre, specifically the James Bond franchise. The film is full of gripping suspense with a slight touch of romance, which softens the film's invigorating intensity without distracting audiences from the plot's core.
Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train is a unique film that features memorable performances by the overall cast, including Hitchcock's daughter, Pat Hitchcock, as well as several noteworthy scenes, such as the riveting carousel scene and when Antony murders Haines' wife, that are the epitome of the director's signature style of enthralling intensity. Surprisingly, the film initially earned mixed reviews.
Hitchcock's Psycho redefined the horror genre and is universally recognized for the unforgettable shower scene and the shocking final twist that is simply jaw-dropping and full of terror. The film is considered to be one of Hitchcock's most famous films and, through the years, it has become a staple in pop culture.
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