Alfred Hitchcockhas influenced many famous directors, like M. Night Shymalan and Martin Scorsese, and their movies.
The result is that many of these films inspired by Hitchcock’s work are known as “Hitchcockian.”
FromSeverancetoRipley, these TV shows are inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s cinematic storytelling.
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Hitchcock’s films often put normal people in very unpredictable situations, and this is what happens inYellowjackets.
The show jumps back and forth between 1996 and 2021, which adds to the show’s suspense.
WhileThe Twilight Zonefocused on science fiction, this anthology series is all about the supernatural and horror.
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The host andcreator ofNight GalleryisRod Serling, who is also known for being the creator ofThe Twilight Zone.
Each episode ofNight Galleryfocuses on the stories behind three eerie paintings from the Night Gallery’s vast collection.
Focusing widely on the macabre, Rod Sterlings visual storytelling inNight Galleryechoes that of Hitchcocks.
To make the supernatural elements ofServantshine, M. Night Shyamalan follows Hitchcock’s formula for cinematography.
The cinematography ofServantis full of close-ups and long-range perspective shots to create anxiety and tension.
Probably the most iconic and nauseating close-up shots inServantare the visuals around food.
The series so far has six seasons, with aseventh season coming in 2025.
Fans loveBlack Mirrorfor its thought-provoking storytelling, stellar production, and great casting.
LikeTwilight Zone, many episodes ofBlack Mirrorfeature well-known actors.
Each episode is a different story with themes centered on how the media and technology impact society.
The stories span a variety of genres, from science fiction to horror.
“The second season pivots towards a different storyline.
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Since the characters withinCastle Rockmostly stay within the town, this creates restlessness between characters.
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The Twilight Zonewas created by Rod Serling.
The series first launched in 1959, and it eventually became a franchise, with four series in total.
The latest series inThe Twilight Zoneran from 2019 until 2020, and it was narrated by Jordan Peele.
Each episode of this anthology series centers around a different story and characters.
Alfred Hitchcock’s influence can be seen in how the TV series approaches its endings.
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Hitchock was known for pulling epic plot twists.
Both Bates and Goldberg are serial killers.
Severance’ssurprising twists and turns are reminiscent of the plots of Alfred Hitchcock’s films.
It is hard to tell which characters are innocent (and which ones aren’t).
The show starsAndrew Scottas Tom Ripley,Dakota Fanningas Marge Sherwood, andJohnny Flynnas Dickie Greenleaf.
When Tom meets Dickie and his girlfriend, Marge, he becomes very interested in Dickie’s lavish lifestyle.
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This is a common plot machine in Alfred Hitchcock’s movies.
The murders inRipleyare set up in this way.
Tom Ripley takes on Dickie’s identity and begins to live off of his money.
He is a master of disguise and is able to throw off the police.
TheFargoTV series, created byNoah Hawley, is an anthology series, which ran between 2014 and 2024.
The stories are centered around crimes committed in the Midwest.
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