10 Horror Legends' Favourite Movies
3. Alfred Hitchcock (Master Of Suspense)
Alfred Hitchcock is considered one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history, but his speciality in the psychological thriller genre gave him prominence amongst the horror community. He’s known for majority of his filmography, including classics such as Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958) and the iconic and influential Psycho (1960).
Having entered the film industry during its early stages, Hitchcock was around to create the first ever British “talkie” which was Blackmail (1929). However, there were still films that inspired him. Some of Hitckcock’s early influences are Thou Shalt Not Kill (1914), Forbidden Fruit (1921), A Ride on a Runaway Train (1921) and Destiny (1921).
He also enjoyed Un chien andalou (1929), Bicycle Thieves (1948), Les Diaboliques (1955), Peeping Tom (1960) and Blow-up (1966).