Hitchcock went out still challenging audiences to laugh and scream.
Alfred Hitchcock could potentially be named the most famous director of all time. His name rings in every film buff’s ears. He’s the master of suspense, someone who knew how to squeeze every last drop of fear and paranoia out of every scene. His early career was defined by experimentation and the development of style, and the middle of his career delivered some of the greatest films of all time, like Psycho, Rear Window, North by Northwest, and Vertigo.
Still, like one of his protagonists, Hitchcock’s luck changed.
Though rightfully considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, the final decade of Hitchcock’s career is defined by struggle. His final four films were all trying to recapture the glories of his golden age.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
