I have seen most films by Alfred Hitchcock but always passed on Marnie because I felt it wasn’t an essential piece of work by the great filmmaker. As usual, and on a regular basis, I was wrong. Of all the kink-related and twisted films by Hitchcock, it seems
I guess my thoughts when Hitchcock is involved is in most of his later films, there’s a creepiness that seems to correspond to those deep psychological places where we, as humans try to ignore to our peril. He taps our subconscious every time. I had to look at the trailer for this one to jog my memory.
Marnie was the 1st Hitchcock that I saw 1st run, because of Connery, natch. I loved it. I still love it. It is way underrated as a part of his oeuvre.
I guess my thoughts when Hitchcock is involved is in most of his later films, there’s a creepiness that seems to correspond to those deep psychological places where we, as humans try to ignore to our peril. He taps our subconscious every time. I had to look at the trailer for this one to jog my memory.
True, a strangely compelling film which took me while to fully appreciate its weirdness, only through multiple viewings over time I guess.
I haven’t seen this movie in years but this description makes me curious about it again. Thanks Tosh.