The Science of Alfred Hitchcock

The Truth Behind Psycho, The Birds, North by Northwest, and Other Legendary Films by the Master of Suspense
From the authors of The Science of Stephen King and The Science of Agatha Christie comes a book made for every classic film aficionado.
From the authors of The Science of Stephen King and The Science of Agatha Christie comes a book made for every classic film aficionado.
 
The Science of Alfred Hitchcock is a close look at the Master of Suspense’s most revered works. From his start in the silent era to his shocking unmasking of Norman Bates in Psycho, we explore Hitchcock’s legacy through the lens of biography, science, and pop culture. Steeped in the golden era of Hollywood, The Science of Alfred Hitchcock is a daringly close look at the man behind the camera lens.
 
Join us as we delve into the history of Hitchcock’s ouvre to discover;
 

• Who was the true life murderer who inspired Shadow of a Doubt?
• Was there really a feud between Hitchcock and studio legend David O. Selznick?
• What is the psychology behind some of Hitchcock’s most famous characters?
• Is there science to support a “perfect” murder as featured in many of Hitchcock’s films?

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