Alfred Hitchcock presents


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My all time favorite director. the ultimate storyteller. the master of suspense.

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Vertigo (1958,  PG)
Vertigo
James Stewart, in the darkest, most profound and sad performance of his career, falls in love with the alluring, distant, unattainable and mesmerizing Kim Novak.
Bernard Herrmann composes a heavenly, breathtaking wagnerian symphony.
and Alfred Hitchcock, in the absolute peak of his powers, materializes the most beautiful, haunting, compelling and heart breaking tale of love that transcended any cinematic or human barrier.
my all time favorite motion picture.
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Rear Window (1954,  PG)
Rear Window
Voyeurism and male-female struggles are the core of one of Hitchcock's most entertaining and fascinating exercises of suspense. The indisputable master of the macabre achieved one of cinema's most intriguing and witty gems.
3
Rebecca (1940,  Unrated)
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The 39 Steps (1935,  PG)
The 39 Steps
Hitchcock's greatest escapism/espionage tale. charming, tongue-in-cheeck performances by Robert Donat and the icy Hitch blond Madeleine Carroll. exciting and amusing from start to finish.
5
Rope (1948,  PG)
Rope
Hitch does it again. he pulled his strings and created a state of the art thriller in a minimal space. only the best and most gifted director could succeed this well.
6
North by Northwest (1959,  Unrated)
North by Northwest
If Hitch ever directed a Bond film, this is it. a marvelous trip all over america's most eye-catching landscapes by the hand of the always cool Cary Grant and the angelical beauty Eva Marie Saint.
7
Psycho (1960,  R)
Psycho
horror/suspense masterpiece. Hitchcock hits the spot once again, creating one of his most eerie and captivating films. full on twists, memorable performances, as well as the best murder ever captured on screen!
8
Strangers on a Train (1951,  PG)
Strangers on a Train
One of the wittiest and most exciting pictures done by the master.
Robert Walker's performance stands out, as the presumptuous and presumably homosexual psychopath Bruno Anthony.
A nail-biting concatenation of events with delightfully twisted sense of humour, impeccably written and staged.
9
Shadow of a Doubt (1943,  PG)
Shadow of a Doubt
Hitch's personal favorite of his own, and one of mine too. the adorable Teresa Wright and the always cool Joseph Cotten as well as the master's talent for pace, character development and sophisticated but dark sense of humour makes this film a great experience.
10
Frenzy (1972,  R)
Frenzy
The darkest side of the genius was fully flourished in this rambunctious, violent, brutal and yet bizarrely amusing thriller. the last great Hitchcock film.
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Dial M for Murder (1954,  PG)
Dial M for Murder
Hitch did it again in this gripping, superbly written and beautifuly staged murder mystery.
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I Confess (1952,  Unrated)
I Confess
Clift, Baxter, Hasse and Malden all stand out with great performances. Hitchcock accomplishes a noirish, distressing and beautiful film.
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The Wrong Man (1957,  Unrated)
The Wrong Man
Perhaps Hitchcock's more serious, realistic and touching drama about mistaken identity. Robert Burkes' noirish documentary-like photography it's one of the highlights, as well as Henry Fonda and Vera Miles in natural and believable roles of common people living in an anguishing kafkian nightmare.
14
Notorious (1946,  Unrated)
Notorious
A romantic spy thriller with the graceful presence of the cool Cary Grant, the beautiful Ingrid Bergman, and the great Claude Rains. superb story and highly distressing and exciting suspense.
15
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956,  PG)
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Only Hitch could surpass himself in this suspenseful, intriguing and yet charming and hilarious top-notch thriller.
16
The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927,  Unrated)
17
Spellbound (1945,  Unrated)
18
The Lady Vanishes (1938,  Unrated)
The Lady Vanishes
Really funny and entertaining british-era Hitchcock film.
19
The Trouble With Harry (1955,  PG)
The Trouble With Harry
A black comedy done by the master himself. tons of charm, wit, and sarcasm. nostalgic all the way.
20
The Birds (1963,  PG-13)
The Birds
Another haunting Hitchcock classic, riveting take on Daphne Du Maurier tale of despair for mankind's reign on earth.
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The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934,  Unrated)
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To Catch a Thief (1955,  Unrated)
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Torn Curtain (1966,  PG)
Torn Curtain
although the story is somewhat weak, Hitch's visual skills and pace never let down, delivering an entertaining spy flick with one of the best murders ever filmed.
24
Family Plot (1976,  PG)
Family Plot
The master's farewell it's a hell of a fun thriller/dark comedy. great cast and memorable winks, like the Barbara Harris' one at the end. great soundtrack by John Williams. It's true Hitch was old and tired while making this film, but many young filmmakers would die to have a bit of his talent. the ending and the mountain road scene are classics.
25
Stage Fright (1950,  Unrated)
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Saboteur (1942,  PG)

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