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Hitchcock-type movies that are worth a look
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Dressed to KillDressed to Kill
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This movie is almost pure hitchcock. One of the best examples by Brian DePalma, who I think comes the closest. A classic in the genre worth every penny.
DeceivedDeceived
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Borrowing heavily from Hitchcock, this movie has all the tension it can handle. Goldie is in prime form. A great film.
Wicker ParkWicker Park
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Captivating mystery told from many vantage points as the story unravels. Have to watch closely to get it all. It's Hitch taken one step further.
DiaboliqueDiabolique
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Great twists and turns with superb acting on reworking an already classic story.
Body DoubleBody Double
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Another classic in the genre from DePalma. Reminiscent of Vertigo... worth a few glances.
Blow OutBlow Out
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Political intrigue, murders, twists and double-crosses. A third offering from DePalma and another classic in the genre.
The PrestigeThe Prestige
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Although Hitch never really dealt with the supernatural or sci-fi, this movie has a classic Hitchcock plot. A keeper.
The Spanish Prisoner [Non-US Format, PAL, Region 2, Import]The Spanish Prisoner [Non-US Format, PAL, Region 2, Import]
Another political intrigue with all the double-crosses, lies, deceptions and set ups. Wonderful suspenseful mystery.
The Usual Suspects (Special Editon)The Usual Suspects (Special Editon)
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Great movie in Hitch style. Great story, acting and filming.
House of GamesHouse of Games
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Wonderful little sleeper of a film. Mimicks Hitchcock at his best... with bait and switch, lies and cover ups.
The Bird With the Crystal PlumageThe Bird With the Crystal Plumage
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A classic in it's own right in the slasher genre, this brings all the plot twists that Hitch has used.
The Sixth Sense (Collector's Edition Series)The Sixth Sense (Collector's Edition Series)
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Great movie with a superb plot twist that Hitchcock was famous for. Definitely a keeper.
Wait Until DarkWait Until Dark
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Edge of your seat suspense with stellar acting and wonderful plot. Claustrophobic feel like The Rear Window.
The Manchurian Candidate (Widescreen Edition)The Manchurian Candidate (Widescreen Edition)
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A classic no matter which way you slice it. All actors in top form, fantastic reworking of an already great movie. A keeper to see over and over.
No Way OutNo Way Out
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All the tension, suspense, mystery and great plot twists that Hitch used.
The General's DaughterThe General's Daughter
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Fantastic story with great acting. All done in the style of hitchcock.
The Bedroom WindowThe Bedroom Window
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A classic of it's own, reworking The Rear Window premise of 'the witness'. Great acting, plot and filming. A keeper.
Agnes of GodAgnes of God
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Wonderful sordid mystery of a murder. Lies, deception, a murder and numerous plot twists all throughout. A classic worth every minute.
Kiss the GirlsKiss the Girls
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Great tension and story. Acting is superb. A wonderful keeper.
Mortal ThoughtsMortal Thoughts
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Original telling of a murder, plot and character development. All the twists and turns with stellar acting. This sleeper is a keeper.
A Perfect MurderA Perfect Murder
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Fantastic murder mystery/thriller. All the plot nuances you'd expect to find in a hitchcock movie.
Blood Simple (Director's Cut)Blood Simple (Director's Cut)
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Wonderful little murder mystery. Visual effects, plot twists and showdown are great. A keeper.
Miller's CrossingMiller's Crossing
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A gangland classic. All the character development, plot twists and set ups you'd see in a fine hitchcock movie.
Jackie Brown (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)Jackie Brown (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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Excellent movie. Pam Grier is in fine form, her best acting to date with a fantastic story. A must see.
Double JeopardyDouble Jeopardy
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Jones and Judd keep this engine rolling. Fine murder mystery thriller with tension you could cut with a knife. A keeper from the beginning.
Panic Room (Superbit Collection)Panic Room (Superbit Collection)
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Great Foster flick. One of her better roles. Suspense and tension throughout with plot curves and twists that scream Hitchcock.
Seance on a Wet AfternoonSeance on a Wet Afternoon
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Little known superb mystery with an original plot and superb acting. A keeper.
The HitcherThe Hitcher
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Well known cult thriller with all the suspense, tension and plot twists that Hitchcock fans love.
Dolores ClaiborneDolores Claiborne
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King's closest story to a Hitchcock film. Stellar acting by all with a great plot and unraveling of the story. A classic in the genre worth every second.
Still of the Night [VHS]Still of the Night [VHS]
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A great sleeper of a film with slow mounting tension and a suprise ending that Hitchcock was known for.