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Alfred HitchcockOften referred to as the "Master of Suspense," Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most influential movie directors of all time. He directed more than 50 films and was also the host and producer of the American television anthology series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents." Throughout his six-decade directing career, he produced many films that are now considered classics and helped legitimize the thriller genre. Hitchcock made his directorial debut in 1925 with "The Pleasure Garden." Signature Hitchcock archetypes include an ordinary man thrust into an extraordinary situation he doesn't understand, and icy, yet beautiful blonde leading ladies headlining his films. "Rebecca" was the first and only Hitchcock film to win the Academy Award for best picture. Hitchcock received five Academy Award nominations for best director, though he never won the award. In all, his films received 46 Academy Award nominations and earned six wins.Explore Alfred Hitchcock
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Alfred Hitchcock's 1945 film 'Spellbound,' starring Ingrid Bergman, features a surreal scene designed by Salvador Dalí. Eric Randall'Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators' featured 'Hitch' as a characterThe young adult detective novels, which ran from 1964 to 1987, prominently featured Hitchcock's name on their covers and included introductions supposedly written by the author. Hitchcock was also a character in the books, working with the young detectives. His name was removed after the 30th book was released. The Invisible EventAlfred Hitchcock influenced the way Spielberg shot 'Jaws'Steven Spielberg realized the key to unlocking the terror of the shark in "Jaws" would be by obscuring it, remembering an important lesson from Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho.” Spielberg recalled, “It’s what we don’t see that is truly frightening." Far Out MagazineMemorabilia from Hitchcock's career is archived and known as the 'Alfred Hitchcock Papers'The Alfred Hitchcock Papers are part of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Academy Collection, the world’s largest film-related archive. The collection consists of more than 52 million items, including photographs, posters, screenplays, costumes, props, and the films themselves. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesAlfred Hitchcock influenced modern horror director Jordan PeeleLike Alfred Hitchcock, Jordan Peele has built a filmography that’s equal parts thrilling, suspenseful, genre-bending, and literary. It’s no surprise, then, that so many critics have been quick to name Peele as the second coming of “the Master of Suspense.” SlashFilmAlfred Hitchcock influenced thriller filmmaker M. Night ShyamalanThere may be no more obvious heir to Alfred Hitchcock’s throne than M. Night Shyamalan, the director known for suspenseful films like “The Sixth Sense,” “Signs,” and “The Village.” It should come as no surprise that Shyamalan says he’s a big fan of “the Master of Suspense,” going so far as to cite Hitchcock’s “Rebecca” as a major influence, one he called “epic and haunting.” Far Out MagazineWatch Alfred Hitchcock's 1940 film noir, 'Rebecca'"Rebecca" was Hitchcock's first American film and is the only Hitchcock film to win the Academy Award for best picture. The story, based on a 1938 novel by Daphne du Maurier, is about a widower (played by acting legend Laurence Olivier) and the haunting direction his life takes in her wake. Grandpa's Old Movie Chest10 films that influenced Alfred HitchcockHitchcock influenced generations of filmmakers who came after him, but this article focuses on the films that influenced the master himself. Among the titles on the list are Lyman Howe’s “A Ride on a Runaway Train,” which allegedly inspired the sexually charged ending of “North by Northwest,” and Henri-Georges Clouzot’s “Les Diaboliques,” which many people believe is responsible for the pivotal shower scene from “Psycho.” British Film InstituteAlma Reville was Alfred Hitchcock's wife, but she was also a screenwriter, consultant, and secret weapon for the Master of Suspense.Alfred Hitchcock is rightfully considered an important figure in film history, but to call him an “auteur” minimizes a significant figure in his filmography—Alma Reville, his wife, assistant director, and collaborator. This detailed exploration shows the many ways Reville contributed to his work, becoming what Hitchcock would say had given him “the most affection, appreciation, encouragement, and constant appreciation.” Brenton Film Alfred Hitchcock's work continues to influence movie directors todayHitchcock’s importance and influence are exemplified in the specific tropes (such as the MacGuffin and the killing of innocents) and techniques (like the dolly zoom) that the director pioneered and popularized, demonstrating just how far-reaching his influence remains. Into FilmHow Alfred Hitchcock changed cinemaIn 1960, Alfred Hitchcock changed moviegoing with "Psycho." At a time when audiences came and went during screenings, he enforced strict start times, banned late arrivals, and kept plot details secret. The result? A $32M hit that helped shape modern theater etiquette. 1440'Rear Window' was based on a short story by Cornell WoolrichHitchcock's 1954 film, which many consider among the director's greatest, was based on Woolrich's 1942 short story "It Had to Be Murder." The story is characteristic of his dark, claustrophobic work. CrimeReadsHitchcock struggled to make movies at his peak in the 1960sDespite being at his peak, iconic director Alfred Hitchcock had many unrealized movie projects in the 1960s. The reasons are manifold, including difficulties with casting, budget limits, and controversies around project themes. This podcast breaks down the mysterious hurdles the director faced. The IndustryHitchcock films thrive on the terror of the ordinaryHitchcock's films rely on seemingly ordinary elements—like birds or hotels—but slowly turn them into menaces, thanks to the director's pioneering camera techniques. (Some readers may experience a paywall.) The New York TimesSpielberg was inspired by Hitchcock, Kubrick, and other visionary directorsThe influence of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” and Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” can be seen in the cinematography and tone of Spielberg classics like “Jaws” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” BFIAn ‘auteur’ is another name for the chief creative mind of a film“Auteur” is French for author. In film studies, the word refers to a film director who is considered the principal creative mind, or author, behind a film. Directors like Alfred Hitchcock, Akira Kurosawa, Steven Spielberg, and Greta Gerwig are often considered auteurs. No Film SchoolThe inaugural Cannes Film Festival featured legendary directorsThe festival’s first year was 1946. It featured 11 films from some of the world’s best filmmakers, including Jean Cocteau, Alfred Hitchcock, George Sydney, and Billy Wilder. FirstpostFamed director Brian De Palma idolizes 'Vertigo'Brian De Palma, director of “Carrie,” “Mission: Impossible,” and “Scarface,” discusses the influence of Hitchcock on his career, including how it led him to abandon engineering and pursue a career in filmmaking. He says Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” in particular changed his understanding of “cinematic language.” NPRFilmmaker Martin Scorsese is a Hitchcock superfanFamed director Martin Scorsese breaks down what makes four Hitchcock films (“Dial M for Murder,” “Rear Window,” “Vertigo,” and “Psycho”) so remarkable and discusses how Hitchcock’s style influenced his own work, including his 1980 film, “Raging Bull.” James Whale Bake SaleA number of Hitchcock's most celebrated films are based on novelsHitchcock’s films are often cited as being literary, and with good reason—many of them are based on works of literature. This list from the Los Angeles Public Library not only names the many novels that were adapted for the screen by Hitchcock, like "Rebecca (1940)," but also provides excellent context for how and why Hitchcock came to make his adaptations. Los Angeles Public LibraryHitchcock's career began shortly after World War INearly 60 years after beginning in the silent film era in 1919, Hitchcock produced his last film, "Family Plot," in 1976. Over his decades-long career, Hitchcock brought a literary sensibility to previously maligned genres like thrillers and innovated numerous camera techniques. Alfred Hitchcock FestivalHitchcock regularly made cameos in his own filmsLong before Tarantino was born, Hitchcock was casting himself in his movies’ bit parts, allowing careful audience members to find the director walking through the fictional world he’d created. The history behind that decision was an accident. Far Out MagazineHitchcock's TV show emphasized the director's playful yet suspenseful tone"Alfred Hitchcock Presents" was a television series that aired from 1955 to 1965, offering viewers weekly bites of the director's unnerving storytelling. Hitchcock acted as host, framing the short films with his haunting voice and gothic language. Hitchcock Presents
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