Alfred Hitchcock’s contributions to cinema cannot be overstated.
Many films within the director’s filmography could be considered must-watches.
That’s what makes the unexpectedly delightfulThe Trouble with Harryso special in Hitchcock’s career.
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No film is a better or more experimental showcase of this thanthe linear thrillerRope.
It’s possibly themost perfectly mixed cocktail of all of Hitchcock’s favorite ingredients.
There may be more terrifying or thrilling Hitchcock movies, butnone is more entertaining thanNorth by Northwest.
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Rear Windowis as expertly crafted a thriller as has ever been made.
Hitchcock is in control of every frame of film inRear Window,andthe result is a masterclass in suspense.
Stewart plays a retired police officer who suffers from a fear of heights that triggers the titular response.
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