description Family Plot Overview
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1976 thriller Family Plot centers on the Baxter family’s entanglement with a dangerous crime ring. Karen Black and Bruce Dern star in this film, notable for being Hitchcock’s last directorial effort. The story unfolds as the family becomes increasingly involved in a complex scheme, exploring themes of deception and familial loyalty. It is primarily intended for viewers interested in suspenseful dramas and Hitchcock's cinematic style.
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info Family Plot Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1976 |
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Why is Family Plot remembered in Hitchcock's career?
Family Plot was Alfred Hitchcock's final completed film, released in 1976. It came after a long career that included Rear Window, Vertigo, Psycho, and The Birds.
What is the actual plot of Family Plot?
The film follows fake psychic Blanche Tyler, played by Barbara Harris, and her boyfriend George Lumley, played by Bruce Dern, as they search for a missing heir. Their search crosses paths with jewel thieves played by Karen Black and William Devane.
Is Family Plot a horror movie like Psycho?
No. Family Plot is closer to a comic thriller and mystery than a horror film. It has kidnapping, murder, and suspense, but its tone is lighter than Hitchcock films such as Psycho or Frenzy.
Who wrote the music for Family Plot?
John Williams composed the score for Family Plot. That makes it an unusual Hitchcock film musically, since many of Hitchcock's most famous earlier scores were by Bernard Herrmann.
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