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In 1972, the master of suspense returned home. Alfred Hitchcock, the London-born director who had conquered Hollywood, came back to the fog-shrouded streets of his youth to create his most shockingly modern thriller. This is the story of how he did it. An Unprecedented Look at a Cinematic MasterpieceShadows of Suspicion takes you behind the camera for an in-depth look at the direction and production of Frenzy. Journey back to a bustling Covent Garden, where an innocent man finds his life unraveling as he is mistaken for the notorious ""Necktie Killer,"" a serial murderer stalking the women of London. As he flees from a determined Scotland Yard inspector, a chilling game of cat and mouse unfolds, drenched in Hitchcock's signature blend of terror and mordant black comedy. Go Beyond the Screen and Into the Director's MindThis detailed account explores the secrets behind Hitchcock's most audacious filmmaking techniques. Discover: The intricate collaboration with playwright Anthony Shaffer to forge a razor-sharp script. The meticulous casting process that brought the film's complex characters to life. The revolutionary decision to shoot on the chaotic, real-world locations of a city in transition. The innovative use of sound and silence to create almost unbearable tension. The on-set challenges of staging the film's most controversial scenes and the creative battles fought with censors. This in-depth account reveals the directorial brilliance that transformed a brutal crime story into a timeless neo-noir classic. For fans of the master and students of filmmaking, this is the definitive story of Hitchcock's last great masterpiece.

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