Top 10 Hitchcock Films

[@matthewbissonnette4949]

I like Hitchcock's bomb theory. You can do a bomb scene in two ways. One is you have two men sitting at a table talking about baseball for five minutes when a bomb under the table explodes and the audience has a brief, horrible shock. Or you let the audience know there is a bomb under the table when the scene starts so during the five minutes the audience will be yelling, "stop talking about baseball you a-holes, there is a bomb under the table!" That is how you create suspense.

[@samiramraniamrani6886]

It's principaly an inspiration from orson welles methodology

[@davidpomeroy7594]

Matthew Bissonnette Hitchcock would choose the latter.

[@Newton14alan]

@Sammy R.--- That single-shot opening is one of the most impressively choreographed scenes in motion picture history...and many people don't even notice it. Also the opening shot from, "The Player" is something to appreciate as well.

[@TheWeeCrafter]

Rear Window has to be my favorite. When I first saw, I couldn't even comprehend my emotions: I was in bigger suspense that moment that in most of my life. And for that, Rear Window deserves a place in my heart.

[@waltworks8389]

Me too!... Which added to my disappointment in Vertigo all the more so...

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

@@waltworks8389 booooo

[@Matthias-sl6jr]

Actually I just rewatched Lifeboat I forgot how well filmed that is Hitch does fantastic stuff with the lighting & shadows in that

[@Syklonus]

The Birds is fascinating becasue it has no music whatsoever. It's good for budding composers as it's basically a clean slate in which to practise.

[@ks4isu]

Even without music, Hitchcock finds ways to convey suspense and shock. And Mrs. Bundy is my favorite minor character ever.

[@fergalhughes165]

Lifeboat does have music but only over the titles and the 'The End' card

[@jamesalexander5623]

@andrion waser The "Jaws" of it's day!

[@MicahMicahel]

Scarface 1932 and the original Frankenstein would benifit from soundtracks

[@chris812125]

I think that 'Rebecca' is a truly under appreciated Hitchcock film. It's one of my favorites.

[@Aprilfool3333]

That was his best Movie

[@AAYLV]

Absolutely

[@johnreddick7650]

I think people think of it just as much as a Selznick film as a Hitchcock film, which leads to people underrating Hitch's contribution. Personally, I think the fact that he made the film so much his own even with Selznick constantly interfering shows his genius even more: „In der Beschränkung zeigt sich erst der Meister.“

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

Christopher : Mine too. Daphné DuMaurier really treated Hitchcock well. I also love Marnie. Call it corny, but I probably liked a woman criminal. I definitely like their relationship. Probably because I am a woman.

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

Christopher : It has the most interesting ‘twist’, revealed in the happiest of ways.

[@demetriouslara9533]

The 39 Steps is really underrated. It’s probably one of Hitch’s best British films.

[@BenCol]

According to the British Film Institute, it’s the 4th best British film ever made. I’d hardly call that ‘underrated’ myself.

[@Syklonus]

I don't like using the word "best" to describe movies. Film is subjective, so there can be no "best" or "worst" - only "favourite". Popularity is not a measure of quality either.

[@ByzantineCalvinist]

But it has little to do with John Buchan's novel of the same name.

[@demetriouslara9533]

BenCol Fair, it’s just that you don’t often hear it in the same breath as “Vertigo” or “Psycho” when folks discuss Hitch’s movies.

[@stubbs-letterpress]

I love 39 steps, but lady vanishes is my fave from that era.

[@HEYitzED]

I just watched Dial M For Murder for the first time. Brilliant film.

[@nicodimus2222]

Yup. It's my favorite Hitchcock film.

[@prpwnage9296]

I saw it when it was little several times as my aunt had to explain it.

[@MarkAS56]

So underrated

[@AAYLV]

After Dial M for Murder I clapped applause. My personal favourite Hitchcock

[@johnlewis9158]

It would have made my list for sure along with frenzy

[@VicJang]

James has two groups of fans: gamers and movie lovers. I am both.

[@kyiannakew3394]

Vic Jang same here!

[@soundandfurymusic]

wow, you are so unique

[@thefifthdoctor6780]

Err news flash! Most people are

[@adityanegi1604]

Same

[@aestheticaltwat]

So there’s three groups of fans?

[@thewenhacker]

He's my personal favorite director.

[@greengunner4749]

I found Rope very interesting

[@crushingalldeceivers]

Nice to see Rope on your list, often overlooked - I think it is a masterpiece.

[@neobogard]

Rope is Hitchcock's best movie.

[@Matthias-sl6jr]

Camera work in rear window was better

[@Matthias-sl6jr]

I love that rope was inspired by Leopold & Leob,that was gutsy.considering whos always controlled H-wood.

[@crushingalldeceivers]

@@Matthias-sl6jr I agree the camera work un rear window was better and is a superior movie, but Rope is very underrated.

[@tgtkai]

James, you oughta teach film classes in college. You'd be a great professor

[@94460706]

I would like to be his student

[@johnnygunzfilmbuff7821]

That would be cool and awesome. He'd be better then my film professor

[@jimmymartinez9994]

I love vertigo! Kim Novak was so beautiful and with the music it just set things right. You even fall in love with Kim Novak with that music. Ugh it gives me chills!

[@andrewmarchese2052]

Took a class on Hitchcock. Watched a bunch of his films. I like this list. Shadow of a Doubt is great. I was lucky to have that class. Hitchcock was way ahead of his time and could still teach the directors now a thing or two

[@nellgwenn]

Check out the movie Sabotage. KZbin has it in it's entirety but it's a very bad print. It has one of his most disturbing murders in it. You say to yourself he's not going to do that. I know he's not. Then he does it. It's horrible.

[@davehallett3128]

Everything was better before 1980. Movies television sports real food. real people prices. rents wages personal safety the justice system the banking system respectful kids. vacation costs. It s only a dream. Just a memory. With nowhere to stay

[@harryreid3320]

@@davehallett3128 ok boomer

[@rayfinkle9369]

@@harryreid3320 You all are going to say the exact same thing when you're 70. And the "harry reids" in the future are going to blame you for the 60 trillion debt you left them. You just don't see the irony that's coming. btw I'm Gen X, so you'll have to ok gen x me.😀

[@sherryblatt4459]

@@nellgwennRobert Cummings!!👍

[@ScottWozniak]

North By Northwest will always be my favorite Hitchcock film. The humor, adventure and cast are phenomenal. It's one of a handful of movies (like the original Die Hard) where the villain is so charismatic (James Mason) that you can't help but like him. Glad to see Rope make this list as well. I always thought it was seriously underrated.

[@jamesalexander5623]

"That's hardly fair .... Using real bullets!"

[@elfhermie]

Great list! Frenzy, Rebecca, Notorious, and The 39 Steps are also absolute MUST-SEES. Frenzy and The 39 Steps are perfect for those who love Innocent Man Accused thrillers (Frenzy feels very modernand fresh to this day while 39 Steps is the choice for those who like b&w classic). Rebecca and Notorious are simply first rate films on any level. For those who are just discovering Hitchcock movies, you're in for a fantastic ride. There are TONS of fantastic films and highlight moments!

[@javierromo8711]

My favorite thing about Psycho is that it doesn't have a Hollywood super star playing a character supposed to be 20 years younger than him.

[@officialgoogleyoutube]

I'm guessing you know the Jimmy Stewart and North by Northwest story.

[@reecegallagher1822]

Favorite?

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

Javier Romo : Nice point! Poor Audrey Hepburn had to play against a bevy of old men including Fred Astaire and Humphrey Bogart ! Boo!

[@gnarrcan108]

Honestly I always liked the old leading man guys in his flicks I’m not even 25 yet but Jimmy Stewart and Cary grant are awesome

[@Matthias-sl6jr]

My favorite Hitchcock lead was Gregory Peck,Sean Connery in marnie reminds me of peck

[@SamxHardscoperx]

I still have quite a lot of the movies to get through, but here's my list so far- 1) The Lady Vanishes 2) Notorious 3) Spellbound 4) The 39 Steps 5) Rope

[@sonianordenson]

The Lady Vanishes is indeed superb, with wonderful humor as Hitchcock makes fun of the British.

[@Fredo_Viola]

Yes I agree, the lady vanishes is quite a dreamlike gem.

[@IntoTheMindlessAbyss]

This list just proves how underrated Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat really is. What a criminally underrated film for anyone to see. It's personally one of my favorites. It's interesting how the movie didn't need much to grab the audiences attention. All it had was a clever script, classic brute acting and the feeling of surreal helplessness. I highly recommend it to anyone that's starting a Hitchcock marathon.

[@rollotommasi]

I think that lifeboat should be in the top 5-

[@davidrenton]

@@rollotommasi another vote for Lifeboat, remarkably simple, yet effective

[@4thcoming]

James has a mini movie store in his basement it looks like, awesome.

[@Advent3546]

My personal favorites. 12. Family Plot 11. Spellbound 10. The Birds 9. Rear Window 8. Rope 7. Frenzy 6. Rebecca 5. Psycho 4. Notorious 3. Strangers on a Train 2. Vertigo 1. North By Northwest

[@tylerlipman9564]

+Advent3546 Great List. Frenzy and Spellbound are criminally underrated

[@Advent3546]

Tyler Lipman Thanks but looking back I'd switch Rebecca with Rear Window.

[@tylerlipman9564]

Both are Great. I have your same top two. Rear Window is like a perfect film. All shot in one room, not only are you following the killer but you're finding out about his other neighbors and Stewart and Kelly's relationship growing. I don't know how you aren't into Grace Kelly though back then. Damn

[@tylerlipman9564]

I also love Marnie and Torn Curtain

[@94460706]

Frenzy is awesome

[@najhoant]

My favorite was probably North by Northwest

[@Mr1237]

was? are you dead?

[@najhoant]

I meant of the movies mentioned in the list, my favorite was (and still is) North by Northwest

[@4thcoming]

Janne Saaristo Grammer Nazi hehe.

[@4thcoming]

Janne Saaristo *Grammar.

[@thescorpion3098]

najhoant 3 years how about now

[@HulaZombiex]

Hitchcock is my favourite director of all time! I loved watching this video, thank you!

[@metaloverload7374]

Hannah Sutcliffe whats your bra size?

[@cyrilvilpoix9069]

Hi, for me it is impossible to classify Hitchcock's films as the relationship between his films and the viewer is so intimate. The 39 steps, Rebecca, Spellbound and many others are true masterpieces. Thank you very much for this video ! Cyril, Hitch fan from France.

[@lewabdn]

Its great and very relieving to know that there are still young kids growing up and having such an appreciation for great cinema classics. Good for you lad.

[@AHeroAlmost]

I always love Jame's reviews/opinion wish I started looking at his movie related videos sooner, the Friday the 13th guide is great..watched them all and was waiting like a kid for each new episode.

[@EmperorNero]

With Psycho I always saw Norman as the main character and focus Norma is the villain and if you've seen the movie you know what I mean.

[@thehustler2563]

oh man that ending blew me away

[@misterpowers5234]

She wouldn't harm a flyyyyyy So good :D

[@mayhemk8927]

😂😂😂😂😂 Yep!

[@hanzios]

love to see rope ranked such highly on your list. it's my fav hitchcock film!

[@trevorlahey782]

you should do a video on stanley kubrick james

[@koleferrill2806]

Trevor Lahey yea

[@robrophside3691]

He reviewed The Shining and listed Full Metal Jacket in his "Favorite Movies" videos.

[@chrishansen8119]

@@robrophside3691 Full Metal Jacket is a cinematic masterpiece

[@johnnygunzfilmbuff7821]

Trevor Lahey he should I love Kubrick my favorite film director.

[@brucecleef6895]

No, no, no.

[@Corporal_Hicks]

Rear Window is the BEST!

[@themiketysonshow9493]

Rear window is your favorite that’s cool it’s a entertaining film however I disagree as I think vertigo is his best because of the psychological layers it introduced and the score is amazing and grand.

[@koleferrill2806]

Corporal_Hicks 1977 oh yea it's great

[@Hermy1138]

agree

[@andrewhintz3113]

Corporal_Hicks 1977, total agreement!! Such an intense film

[@daniels3960]

Rear Window is a near perfect film. Just feels so good to watch, so good to see James Stewart and Grace Kelly on screen, everything about it just feels so fuckin good

[@febbra2]

James, being so knowledgable on movies you should definitely do more of these... I'd love to see some top 10 Billy Wilder, Fritz Lang or Luis Bunuel films

[@Creamian67]

agreed

[@jel175gmail]

very much agreed

[@Sanz8055]

Joshua Lewis very Very much agreed

[@KyleJett]

I love Family Plot. Since I was a kid, it has been one of my favorite movies. I've probably seen it at least 30 times.

[@MuujaGG]

I was so happy North by Northwest was placed so highly on this list, because my high school film teacher made us watch it and go over the little things Hitchcock did to make his movie. And my film teacher was really good at making the entire class laugh, so at least we didn't have to suffer the entire school day.

[@JeffyPDiddy]

Notorious was so good. Kinda shocked you left it out, still a good list though. Its easily in my top ten films of all time which would also inlcude Vertigo and North By Northwest

[@incognitomcde1360]

I see this is old but I’ll comment anyway. It still annoys me that Mission Impossible 2 is a complete ripoff of Notorious and I don’t think I have ever heard a single person talk about that movie and mention Hitchcock. Drives me nuts.

[@CtrlAltFinito]

I've watched Frenzy and I think also this movie is underratted, I love it!

[@jackwwalsh]

Top 4 for sure

[@jonbolton3376]

Frenzy is my favourite. It's definitely underrated.

[@eclipsesonic]

For you Hitchcock fans out there, I highly suggest you watch one of his lesser known ones called "The Wrong Man" starring Henry Fonda. It's about this innocent guy who was mistaken for a criminal, and it's based on a true story interestingly enough. I watched it earlier today, and I definitely think it's one of his most underrated films in my opinion. It's not suspenseful like his other films, but it's definitely an interesting watch.

[@theproplady]

I would have put "The Trouble with Harry" somewhere on the list. I liked the character interaction, the twistedness of the action, and the beautiful scenery. It reminds me of the movie "Fargo"a little in that regard.

[@NatPix]

Amen! My mom's favorite was The Trouble with Harry and it's mine, too. The contrast of the sweetness of the characters and the scenery with the, well, trouble with Harry is very fun.

[@nicholsjoshua15]

I love that movie, the perfect dark comedy.

[@juder114]

My favorite movie to watch this time of year :)

[@georgesealy4706]

Loved "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" -- pretty cool TV back in the day.

[@MsTimothyswan]

while this is a great list, PSYCHO remains my all-time favorite

[@PatricksCrazyPlace]

Before seeing the vid, here are my Top Ten 1) Psycho = Duh 2) Rear Window = Double Duh 3) Rope = MASSIVELY Underrated 4) North By Northwest = Classic 5) Dial M For Murder = Very good 6) Sabotage = my favorite from his earlier years 7) Vertigo = Might be a smidge overrated to me, but still very good. 8) The Lady Vanishes = Kind of an overlooked one, but still very good 9) The Man Who Knew Too Much = 59 version. Great stuff 10) Sabotuer = Also very good.

[@Jack-Eugen]

Oh nice just one you forgot the birds :))

[@tarman2752]

@@Jack-Eugen Nope he forgot notorious, as did James

[@markbray5031]

I think To Catch a Thief and Frenzy should make the Top 10. Probably Notorious too.

[@IsoYear]

james always has a down to earth way of explaining things, even though i may not agree i certainly respect his well thought out opinions

[@jasonwb6884]

Frenzy made me laugh the most, even though it's probably one of the most graphic movies with the choking scenes. The part that makes me laugh is the detective and his wife's horrible cooking.

[@shenloken2]

I need to watch 'North by Northwest' again because all I remember after the famous Mt Rushmore scene was the movie jump cutting to the VERY brief ending where the hero and heroine share four lines of romantic dialogue before cutting to the classic suggestive shot of a train entering a tunnel. Then "The End." And I was like...."What?"

[@ECL28E]

James Nguyen (direcor of Birdemic: Shock and Terror) wants SOOOOO BAD to be Hitchcock, right down to the blonde leads and personal cameos

[@somedeerboi]

ECL28E He even calls himself the master of romantic thrillers on the Birdemic II poster (and trademarks it, too).

[@Manda1771]

I actually took a college course on Hitchcock and watched a lot of his movies. The class was fun.

[@LucyLioness100]

Great top 10! ‘Psycho’ & ‘Rope’ are part of my top 5 especially with their technical prowess, the writing & the acting are just brilliant

[@JoviAlways98]

How can Notorious not make your list?! Dude!

[@rosea2350]

I would have to include Rebecca.

[@TravisGlover-TheArtfulDodger]

I love Hitchcock's movies, especially 'Vertigo' and 'Rear Window'

[@tobuslieven]

I love the films he made in the UK. The Lady Vanishes 1938, and Stage Fright 1950 are both excellent.

[@jackmroz6680]

Hitchcock was clearly one of the masters. He has been studied more than any other director, and left behind a legacy of artistic achievement that's really hard to beat. It's also hard to narrow the list down to only 10 features, as so many were masterful. I would have to add Notorious and the grossly under appreciated Marnie to that list.

[@johnnyace2396]

Jimmy Stewart...Jimmy Stewart...Jimmy Stewart. Seems like Hitch was todays Scorsese/DeNiro/now DiCaprio.

[@peterloeber7485]

Or Kurt Russell/Carpenter

[@joecomer8275]

Hitch also made four films with Cary Grant: SUSPICION, NOTORIOUS, TO CATCH A THIEF and NORTH BY NORTHWEST.

[@itadapeeza8559]

Kurosawa/Mifune

[@JackTheripper911]

Tarantino/Feet

[@JonnieDean]

I really enjoyed 'The Wrong Man' lots of nice camera movement in the film!

[@jasonwb6884]

So many great Hitchcock films. Even the later ones like Frenzy are good. Love the humor in Frenzy with the police chief and his wife's cooking.

[@terrencecoccoli524]

Really enjoy these type of videos that you do. Keep making them.

[@charles_van_doren]

I agree, please keep 'em coming.

[@VideoGamersOasisPlayTheatre]

Psycho is still a shocking movie after all these years... All the other Alfred Hitchcock movies are also great beyond compare. I never get tired of his classics! Good Reviews, James!

[@BelatedCommiseration]

It amazes me how Hitchcock could go so deep into the twisted recesses of the human mind within the constraints of the time period in which he worked. Although he is the master of suspense, he literally worked in every genre and even created a few. Aside from the psycho 'slasher genre' I think one could make an argument for the 39 steps being the first wisecracking buddy thriller (even though his partner is a 'dame'). The way Rope incoporated latant homosexual themes was also revolutionary.

[@eclipsesonic]

What I love about it is the score by Bernard Hermann (which I think is amazing), the story and its sense of mystery, the direction, atmosphere, visual style and performances make it my favourite Hitchcock film. We all have our different tastes, so there's nothing wrong if you don't like it that much, but that's why I and many others love it.

[@ZiKoN22]

this is one of my favourite videos James made. He's just talking about movies and which ones are the best. and he's just talking about it. love it. I really wish he would do more of these. e.g. top 10 Spielberg Films, etc.

[@remdog1138]

My favorite Hitchcock is 'The Lady Vanishes', from back in his Islington days, with Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave. The Intrigue is rife in that one.

[@zborgerd]

I agree. I think that Notorious is probably one of my favorite Hitchcock films. It seems to have better writing, directing, and camera work. I think that it doesn't get quite high marks as Vertigo simply because it lacks some of the crazy plot twists of a typical Hitchcock classic, and it's probably one of Cary Grant's weaker Hitchcock films. Ingrid Bergman is amazing and gorgeous, and Claude Raines is outstanding. He really makes the film as far as acting is concerned.

[@holydiver73]

Hitchcock made two of his greatest in England in the 30's. The 39 Steps and The Lady Vanishes. Great films. Maybe you should do another Hitchcock video of his best movies before he went to the US. 👍🏻

[@sebastiansochanski]

I go to a pub next to where some of the scene from The 39 Steps where filmed.Lovely.

[@LeighTenebroDickey]

I remember seeing "The Birds" as a kid, and it scared the daylights out of me, Oddly enough, seeing it as an adult many years later, I love it!

[@CarlFredrik-uo1cu]

We NEED a Cinemassacre video on Stanley Kubirck's films! (One on David Lynch's films too)

[@4thcoming]

Great list James, btw.

[@ElBulPagani]

Notorious would be in my top 4 instead of North by Northwest

[@thewenhacker]

I know you will probably never read this, but would you ever consider doing a top 10 Stanley Kubrick movies?

[@fabianelisirius6966]

syxx573 14 films.

[@fabianelisirius6966]

I was counting "A.I" as he had some involvement in some way shape or form prior to his death.

[@thewenhacker]

Why does it have to be a top 10?

[@fabianelisirius6966]

Its easier than Top 20

[@AnthonyShuker]

Crazy Viewer because that's what you asked for.

[@mansonitefrank8887]

everyone needs to stop saying something should've been > or < on the list this is his personal list you have no right to change it

[@ahart86]

Definitely good choices, but I'd have liked to see Notorious on there. There's an amazing part where the camera starts above a balcony during a party scene and there's a long, continuous dolly shot that finally ends up focusing on a tiny key in Ingrid Bergman's hand. A very slick and stylish spy film.

[@savaria5063]

One of the oldest Theaters in Vienna screened Vertigo, and I remembered you recommending it, so I watched it. Great Experience, thanks!

[@94460706]

I love frenzy. One of the most disturbing. But has great lines and suspense in it

[@1000000man1]

So far, I've seen: Psycho The Birds Vertigo Rear Window Rope Frenzy & Strangers on a Train

[@bartekdomanski6197]

Hey! How about Kubrick movies? What do You think about them? Greatings from Poland! Keep it up!!!

[@9xxxmusicxxx9]

Bartek Domański great idea. I think top 5 would be better for him as he has far fewer movies than hitchcock

[@Чаба-й8к]

kurwa mać

[@archimedes6692]

James has said the only Kubrick movie he really likes is Full Metal Jacket, and I’m pretty sure he’s said he doesn’t care for 2001 or The Shining

[@billslocum9819]

As a suspense and horror themed reviewer, you can't expect too much on Kubrick from James, certainly not a top ten list.

[@leob4403]

@@archimedes6692 He did a Shining review where he gave the movie some praise

[@romanoaj31]

I love the quick edit on Stewart at the end of Rope. It shows a jolt in the plot. Great list.

[@SAndSPictures]

"Dial M for Murder" is my favorite. (and I've seen most of his films - all of what he mentioned too)

[@colliric]

The 3D version was fantastic.

[@runlarryrun77]

Great list but my personal favourite didn't get a mention. Marnie.

[@allegra0]

A masterpiece.

[@WingedSumac]

Ok, just starting this video, so I haven'tseen his ratings yet, but I'll tell ya what, "Dial 'M' for Murder" and Vertigo had better be on this list! I hope.

[@bobbydylanio]

For me: 3. Rear Window, 2. Dial M for Murder and 1. Psycho. Easily my favorite Hitchcock film.

[@mitchellmahurin3465]

Been watching James since 2006. It's been a wild KZbin experience

[@papamato9994]

Thank you so much for putting North by Northwest and Vertigo in the top spots. I have argued this point for years, only to be told by everyone that I was crazy and Psycho was Hitchcock's best. I'm not putting down Psycho by any means, but it gets old to be told Psycho's his best, as if it's a definitive fact.

[@jackhamilton9604]

9:03 “she’s insanely beautiful and too perfect for him” And too young for him

[@thunderbladestorm]

she was young ... but not necessarily TOO young; would of been if Jimmy was over 50 and she was under 20 back to the topic; this is the ONLY list that has "the final four" in the exact same order it's been in my head for more than two decades Kudos to the creator !

[@striker1553]

Lifeboat is one of my favorites.

[@OfThisNot]

James, I might with you on this one, but Rear Window is the best.

[@SuperCHARged425]

What's awesome is that I have 15 Hitchcock films and 10 of them are on this list. I know this is a list of Rolf's personal faves, but I still have to say "Psycho" is the number 1. I know it has many of Hitchcock's signatures on it just like several of his other films, but for me what cements Psycho as the best is that the twists in the movie are too good to deny as some of the strongest twists in Hitchcock's long line of films.

[@mistertagomago7974]

I was disappointed with Psycho. Not that I thought it was bad but I didn't love it like I did Read Window or Vertigo.

[@fall3nang3l125]

Vertigo will always hold a special place in my heart since it was the movie that introduced me to Hitchcock and his trademark suspense and twists

[@RufusDinaricus]

How about Rebecca?

[@degsbabe]

Absolutely. One that sticks in my mind.

[@mattlovell4213]

Alfred Hitchcock presents is my favorite tv show.

[@MWeistra]

What? No love for Notorious? Of Frenzy? Or Rebecca? Or The Lady Vanishes? Or 39 steps? Or The Wrong Man?

[@Ultrabalor]

M Weistra This guy so many movies, it's difficult for somebody to make a top 10 favourite list.

[@amossmith1621]

wel his top ten is my top ten so I'm happy

[@gab_gallard]

Is a top 10 not a top 50

[@metaloverload7374]

M Weistra The Lady Vanishes was my favorite. Id love to see an updated version.

[@TMNigel]

Another good list!

[@Steve_Zilla]

I strongly agree with your #1. Vertigo is one of the best cinematic experiences I've ever had. It is truly a magical film. James, I agree with you that Hitchcock is one of the best; a true Master and Auteur

[@AnnoyingSquib]

I've always liked "The Trouble With Harry." It's a little obscure but a great one all the same. Not much of a suspense thriller as more of a dark comedy about a small town where Harry, a guy that's not very nice dies out in the open and what some of the villagers do when they find him. One couple buries him only to realize that burying him seems kind of suspicious and digs him up again to be found by someone else. Funny and dark. One of my favorites.

[@kianman5004]

I always found Birds to be super underrated

[@claytonraynard5874]

No a lady vanishes? Hmmm me personally that sabotage and Jamaica inn are my favs more obscure but classics

[@TauGeneration]

James -"now , there is younger generations that they are starting to learn about his film who might be the next famous film maker..." Me- "like you..." :|

[@sydberetta4649]

Birds is actually super underrated and the subtext is what makes it way better than most of his other movies

[@jamesmcload1137]

My favorite films by Hitchcock (of the ones I've seen), ranked: 1. Vertigo (1958, 5 stars) 2. The 39 Steps (1935, 5 stars) 3. Frenzy (1972, 5 stars) 4. North By Northwest (1959, 5 stars) 5. Topaz (1969, 5 stars) 6. Marnie (1966, 4 stars) 7. Psycho (1960, 4 stars) 8. Rear Window (1954, 3.5 stars) 9. The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956, 3.5 stars) 10. Dial M For Murder (1954, 3.5 stars) 11. The Wrong Man (1955, 3.5 stars) 12. Rope (1948, 3.5 stars) 13. Strangers on a Train (1951, 3 stars) 14. The Lady Vanishes (1938, 3 stars - great, except it’s rather traumatizing to watch, knowing what happened in history just two years later :[ ) 15. The Birds (1963, 3 stars) 16. The Trouble With Harry (1955, 2.5 stars - indifferent) 17. Family Plot (1976, 2 stars - only movie I didn’t like :[ )

[@deathgaming7408]

i like Vertigo but i think Psycho is number 1 (5 full stars)

[@HamzaAnsari1425]

Finally, someone else who thinks The 39 Steps is among the better Hitchcock films! :) Personally, my all-time favorite is Rear Window!

[@aerialkate]

No 'Rebecca'? It's a fantastic film.

[@aerialkate]

Fair enough. I've noticed that a lot of people don't seem to realise that 'Rebecca' is directed by Hitchcock. I think he said that it was as much Selznick's film as his though. I love it. I suppose it's not a typical Hitchock film.

[@aerialkate]

I like 'Rope' very much too. 'Vertigo' I really enjoyed - odd that it was a commercial failure. 'Marnie' was memorable for me. The scene where Tippi Hedren is trying to make a quick getaway after robbing the office, while the janitor mops the floor is unbearably tense and well thought out. 'Psycho' - the shower scene disturbed me too much to say I enjoyed it; even though I grew up in the 1980s watching every video nasty that came out. Stabbing someone in the shower when they're so vulnerable is just mean (!) Get around to watching 'Rebecca' some time - you'll enjoy it I'm sure.

[@Priceluked]

Strangers on a train is 9? Dang that's my favorite one.

[@GamingAnimator1]

I found North by Northwest and Rear Window to be far superior movies than Vertigo tbh.

[@gooddognigel4947]

Notorious is one of my all time favorites.

[@MarkAS56]

Same. I always thought Vertigo is massively overrated

[@isengrim99]

Quite possibly your best review ever, nerd. You should do more of theese, with you simply talking, it's quite effective, and you have a greate voice too.

[@ryukdluffy]

Love listening to James talk about movies.

[@tacotoosday42]

so danny devito basically made a parody of strangers with throw momma

[@codyw1]

Well his character actually gets the idea from watching Strangers at the cinema, so he wasn't exactly hiding his inspiration lol!

[@LadyVoldo]

Great movie.