The Films: Strangers on a Train, I Confess, Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, To Catch a Thief, The Trouble with Harry, The Man Who Knew Too Much, The Wrong Man, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho Alfred Hitchcock is one of those directors whose entire career could probably be considered one long run of masterpieces. Are there really any bad Hitchcock films? Even if you're being really strict on the guy, you have to agree that his string of films from 1951 to 1960 are pretty much unparalleled in terms of consistent quality. During those years, you've got Strangers on a Train, I Confess, Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, To Catch a Thief, The Trouble with Harry, The Man Who Knew Too Much, The Wrong Man, Vertigo, North by Northwest, and Psycho. Any film fan would list at least four or five of those as all-time classics, and the rest aren't too shabby either. Maybe The Trouble with Harry could be considered the weak link of the group, but even that's a really fantastic film. Even the most uncharitable reviewer has to admit the fact that he made Vertigo, North by Northwest, and Psycho back to back over the span of three years is ridiculously impressive. Like, the rest of us should probably just give up. Like this article? Let us know in the comments section below.
Audrey Fox is an ex-film student, which means that she prefers to spend her days in the dark, watching movies and pondering the director's use of diegetic sound. She currently works as an entertainment writer, joyfully rambling about all things film and television related. Add her on Twitter at @audonamission and check out her film blog at 1001moviesandbeyond.com.
