Films and Life of Alfred Term Paper

He consistently uses the technique of lifting the curtain to introduce scenes and essential actions. This kept his films rooted in the early traditions of theater but in a covert manner. Many of these theatrical illusions were portrayed using modern interpretations, such as his use of the curtain effect with the image of an opening door into a new environment. These traditions were at the very root of his style, and he continued to use such dramatizations throughout his career as director.

5. Hitchcockian films represent a sharp and dynamic style which relied on suspense and anticipation. Many of Alfred Hitchcock's most infamous works never showed any real gore on screen. Instead, he placed his emphasis on the film score and visuals in order to build suspense for the act which was occurring slightly of camera. This was one of the major defining aspects of Hitchcock's suspense thrillers, such as "Psycho." Here, the murder scene takes place off camera, but the audience is left with a clear picture of what happened. Hitchcock designs his scenes so brilliantly that he does not need to use shock and awe tactics in order to grab hold of his audience.

Hitchcock films are also incredibly deep. Unlike many cheesy murder mysteries that only offer the audience so many layers, Hitchcock's films represent a much more sophisticated way f relating a picture story to the audience. Just as great literary artists evoked allusions of classical and modern themes, so does a Hitchcockian film in the form of visual images rather than semantic representations. His films represent a depth not captured in many modern thrillers.

Works Cited

Rothman, William. (1984). Hitchcock: Murderous Gaze. Harvard University Press.

Wennerberg, E. (2003). "The Women of Hitchcock." University of California San

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