Monday 20 January 2014

Most popular and well known director associated with thrillers. Alfred Hitchcock.

Alfred Hitchcock

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Alfred Hitchcock, born August 13 1899, was arguably the best film director/producer to ever live. He pioneered many techniques in the suspense and psychological thriller genres. After a successful career in British, Hitchcock moved to Hollywood in 1939 and became a U.S. citizen in 1955.

Over a career of more than half a century, Hitchcock made himself known for distinctive and recognisable directorial style. He pioneered the use of a camera made to move in a way that mimics a person's gaze, forcing viewers to engage in such a way that they've never done before.He framed shots to maximise anxiety, fear, or empathy which is a crucial aspect in filming thrillers.

Some of his greatest ever films include:

  • Psycho
  • North by Northwest
  • Rear Window
  • Vertigo
The poster features a large image of a young woman in white underwear. The names of the main actors are featured down the right side of the poster. Smaller images of Anthony Perkins and John Gavin are above the words, written in large print, "Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho".Northbynorthwest1.jpgRear Window film poster.jpgVertigomovie restoration.jpg
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