Hitch
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This document lists and summarizes 10 of Alfred Hitchcock's most essential films, according to common themes in his work including ordinary people in dangerous situations, shifting allegiances, and the use of "MacGuffins" or plot devices. It discusses Hitchcock's directorial style of focusing on emotional impact over plausibility and his collaborations with composer Bernard Herrmann. The 10 essential films are ranked in reverse order, with Strangers on a Train ranked as Hitchcock's greatest film.
Hitch
- 1. Hitch
- 2. What Makes Hitch greatMaster of SuspenseOrdinary fearsCharacter firstDetails, detailsEmotional impact beats plausibility every timeGrace Kelly
- 3. Common Hitch themesGood person in bad situationSwitching allegiancesMacGuffinBernard HerrmannAppearance of the director
- 4. More than 10 great onesMissed the cut:SabotageSaboteurThe Lady VanishesRebeccaSuspicionThe Paradine CaseLifeboatSpellboundTo Catch a ThiefThe Birds
- 5. The 10 Essential(In reverse order)
- 7. 9. ROPE
- 8. 8. DIAL M FOR MURDER
- 9. 7. SHADOW OF A DOUBT
- 10. 6. VERTIGO
- 11. 5. PSYCHO
- 12. 4. THE 39 STEPS
- 13. 3. REAR WINDOW
- 14. 2. NORTH BY NORTHWEST
- 15. 1. STRANGERS ON A TRAIN
- 16. THANK YOU