When it comes to producing an audience's reaction, Hitchcock essentially thought that the subject matter was inconsequential. In other words, if you want the viewer to feel anxious, it doesn't matter what the subject matter is as long as it's shot and edited in a certain way.
— Alfred Hitchcock Modern

Master of suspense filmmaker

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Interview, explaining his filmmaking philosophy.

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Approx. 1960s

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Controversial

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https://nofilmschool.com/2016/03/hitchcock-cinematic-tools-toy-emotions

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