1. Alfred Hitchcock: The Life
His films earned him the reputation of being the "master of suspense", and after viewing two of his more popular films, Psycho and The Birds, it is evident why. There is a distinction between surprise, which lasts only a few seconds, and suspense which captivates one's attention the entire length of a film. ... He also really enjoyed Edgar Allan Poe, stating that "Very likely it's because I was so taken by the Poe stories that I later made suspense films." (39). ... Suspense (and in some cases fear) is built up throughout the entire movie, making the viewer forget that th...
- Word Count: 2467
- Approx Pages: 10
- Grade Level: High School