- 1. MASTER OF SUSPENSE STARTER To understand reasons why
Hitchcock is called the Master of Suspense. How many Alfred
Hitchcock films can you name? I will be able to design a prezi
which summarises who Hitchcock was and why he is known as the
Master of Suspense.
2. He was a pioneer He used lighting, music and camera angles to
build suspense in movies in ways that were not done prior to him.
He pioneered the use of a camera made to move in a way that mimics
a person's gaze, forcing viewers to engage in a form of voyeurism.
He framed shots to maximise anxiety, fear, or empathy, and used
innovative film editing. 3. Vertigo 4. Memorable storylines His
stories often feature fugitives on the run from the law alongside
"icy blonde" female characters. Many of Hitchcock's films have
twist endings and thrilling plots featuring depictions of violence,
murder, and crime. Hitchcock's films also borrow many themes from
psychoanalysis and feature strong sexual overtones. 5. Psycho 6. He
was a prolific filmmaker Hitchcock directed more than fifty feature
films in a career spanning six decades. 7. The Birds 8. He was
famous Through his cameo appearances in his own films, interviews,
film trailers, and the television program Alfred Hitchcock
Presents, he became a cultural icon. 9. Prezi Log onto
www.prezi.com Set up an educational account using your school email
address. Set up a new prezi and call it Hitchcock: Master of
Suspense. You will design a prezi using your research on why he was
so influential.