description Frenzy Overview
Frenzy is a 1972 psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film explores themes of primal instinct and societal breakdown through a gripping narrative about a stockbroker’s descent into violence following an abduction. Jon Finch delivers a compelling performance alongside Alec McCowen in this suspenseful drama notable for Hitchcock's final directorial work. It is relevant for viewers interested in neo-noir crime thrillers and those who appreciate Hitchcock’s exploration of human darkness.
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info Frenzy Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1972 |
help Frenzy FAQ
Is Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy about the Necktie Murders?
Yes. Frenzy follows the search for a London serial killer known for strangling women with a necktie, with much of the action rooted around Covent Garden.
Who is wrongly suspected in Frenzy?
Jon Finch plays Richard Blaney, an ex-RAF man and former bartender who becomes the main suspect. Barry Foster plays Bob Rusk, whose role in the murders gives the film much of its tension.
Where does Frenzy sit in Hitchcock's career?
Frenzy was released in 1972 and was Alfred Hitchcock's penultimate feature film. It came after Topaz and before Family Plot, his final movie.
Is Frenzy based on a book?
Yes. Anthony Shaffer's screenplay adapts Arthur La Bern's 1966 novel Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Square.
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