Alfred Hitchcock was a legendary filmmaker celebrated as the Master of Suspense. His six-decade career produced iconic films, innovative techniques and enduring contributions to the thriller and horror genres. He directed actors with a demanding and unconventional style, aiming for "authenticity." We’re covering Hitchcock’s life, his break into the movie business and his directing style…which was certainly questionable to some.

Episode Sources:

“Hitchcock’s Controversial Method for Directing Actors” by Hannah Wagner, July 4, 2021, Screen Writing in LA

“Rules Actors Had to Follow in Alfred Hitchcock Movies” by Joe Allen, January 27, 2023, Looper

“Arts & Culture: Alfred Hitchcock, English-born American director” by Michael Barson and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britanicca, last updated December 29, 2023, Britannica.com

“Biography” on AlfredHitchcock.com

“Tippi Hedren Recalls Alfred Hitchcock’s Harassment for HBO’s ‘The Girl”” by Mikey O’Connell, August 2, 2012, The Hollywood Reporter

“Alfred Hitchcock” by Biography.com Editors, Published April 3, 2014, Last Updated April 15, 2021, Publisher: A&E; Television Networks, The Biography.com website

“Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980)” IMDb.com page

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