I decided to start my research with Alfred Hitchcock, one of the world's most respected film directors and somebody whose contributions to horror are remembered vividly today. Hitchcock is somebody that many have idolised over the years and for a good reason too. He pioneered many techniques in the suspense and psychological thriller/horror genres and also revolutionised the use of a camera to move in a way that mimics and person's gaze. He used this to manipulate his viewers to engage in a form of voyeurism; he also used many techniques to maximise suspense and anxiety, which is why some of his films are included in some of the scariest ever made. We all know 'Psycho' and it's infamous shower murder scene and the fact that that one scene has become a icon in horror (and still is 55 years later) is just one example of Hitchcock's ability as a director. I would argue that scene is one of the most memorable in history.
I actually didn't realise how many films Hitchcock had actually done - I could only include a few on my little filmography list - and this is another reason why he's such an icon amongst directors. I should hope to mimic or use some of the techniques, especially his camera techniques, in my own final piece.
I also created a pinterest board and collected a bunch of photos and posters of the films he has worked on: http://uk.pinterest.com/09f8qurh/hitchcock/
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