Anthony Perkins in Psycho
Alfred Hitchcock remains one of the most famous filmmakers to have ever lived. He maintained a very public persona, renowned for his came appearances in his own films, and his television anthology Alfred Hitchcock Presents.He was titled the 'The Master of Suspense' due to his immense skill at creating intense thrillers for the screen that kept viewers on the edge of their seat.
From the mid-60s onwards, Hitchcock's failing health reduced his cinematic output, and the films he did release were not receiving the usual critical acclaim. There is a sense that Hitchcock peaked before 1964, and the rest of his 1960s features did not quite live up to expectations. Torn Curtain is, on the most part, quite compelling, with some shocking standout moments, such as the brutally realistic murder of East German Officer Hermann Gromek by Michael and the wife of one of his contacts. The scene is drawn out and represents how tough it is to kill another person. Hitchcock created this sequence as a criticism of spy movies at the time, making assassinations look too easy. However, the film is quite slow paced and quite dull at times.
Marnie explores and depicts complex and traumatic relationships very powerfully, particularly the troubled bond between mother and daughter and Mark as a representation of the toxic and dominant masculinity of the time. The transition of the story from Marnie as a feminine mystique to a psychologically traumatized individual makes for an intriguing and emotionally complex story, and Hedren perfectly embodies the protagonist.
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