If you’re a fan of suspense, mystery, and masterful filmmaking, now’s the perfect time to revisit the classics. Netflix has just released a curated collection of Alfred Hitchcock’s most iconic films, from “The Birds” to “Frenzy,” along with modern works inspired by his unmistakable style. Whether you’re discovering these thrillers for the first time or returning for a chilling rewatch, this lineup is a must-see for any movie lover.
The Birds
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Nature turns menacing in “The Birds,” where a quiet coastal town descends into chaos as flocks of birds begin attacking without warning. Hitchcock’s use of suspense and silence makes this avian thriller a haunting classic that still unnerves today.
Family Plot
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In “Family Plot,” Hitchcock’s final film, he blends dark comedy with crime and deception in a tale of a fake psychic and her cab-driving boyfriend on the trail of a missing heir. It’s a playful, underrated farewell that shows the director’s lighter, yet still twisted, side.
Frenzy
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Raw, gritty, and far more graphic than his earlier works, “Frenzy” follows a serial killer terrorizing London and an innocent man caught in the crosshairs. It’s Hitchcock unfiltered, returning to his British roots with a brutal, stylish vengeance.
Hitchcock
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Anthony Hopkins transforms into the legendary director in “Hitchcock,” a behind-the-scenes drama about the making of “Psycho.” More than just a biopic, it explores the creative obsession, tension, and personal stakes that shaped one of cinema’s boldest films.
The Man Who Knew Too Much
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With international intrigue and an unforgettable performance by Doris Day, “The Man Who Knew Too Much” unfolds as a family vacation gone dangerously wrong. From Marrakesh to London, this gripping thriller builds to one of Hitchcock’s most iconic climaxes.
Rear Window
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“Rear Window” turns voyeurism into high suspense, as a recuperating photographer suspects a murder across the courtyard. With every glance out the window, Hitchcock masterfully tightens the tension, turning a single apartment into a stage of paranoia.
Vertigo
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A hypnotic descent into obsession and illusion, “Vertigo” follows a detective haunted by fear and desire. Dreamlike and emotionally rich, it’s a haunting meditation on identity and one of Hitchcock’s most acclaimed—and personal—masterpieces.
