Spellbound (1945)
Thanks to a unique take on its genre, strong leading performances, and the tried-and-true formula of Hitchcock, Spellbound forms itself into a film worthy of the title “Great”.
Suspicion shines thanks to its leading lady Joan Fontaine and its well-designed story that hooks the audience and keeps them interested and guessing from start to finish, never letting them off their toes.
Jon Finch’s central performance works well in the darkly comedic thriller that is Frenzy, making it a remarkable accomplishment in Hitchcock’s directorial career and one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
A well-executed twist villain and a very real look at humanity and our capacity to work together help make Lifeboat one of the classic Hitchcock films and one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Thanks to a unique take on its genre, strong leading performances, and the tried-and-true formula of Hitchcock, Spellbound forms itself into a film worthy of the title “Great”.