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Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail (2024)
Directed by Laurent Bouzereau
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Narrated by historian, critic and filmmaker Elvis Mitchell, this documentary reflects the development of the iconic filmmaker’s signature style, through the making of one of his benchmark films, Blackmail. The documentary highlights the birth of the “Hitchcock Touch” at a period when talking pictures first emerged and explores his trademark themes, like such as murder, suspense and cool blondes. While focusing on Blackmail, the documentary reveals how this film also foreshadows the director’s later masterpieces, from Psycho to North by Northwest and from The Birds to Frenzy.
Rated PG | Length 79 minutes
Actors
Elvis Mitchell | Alfred Hitchcock
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2025 | TV | Streaming | TV | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
An interesting documentary showing how all the themes and plot elements that show up in Hitchcock’s films are present in BLACKMAIL, his first talkie (he actually filmed two versions: silent and talkie).
I think it’s time for me to do a full Hitchcock rewatch.
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