Many cinema audiences would classify some of Alfred Hitchcock’s movies as morbid.  It is not secret that he went out on a limb with respect to unusual plot lines, the use of common characters that are suddenly thrust into situations beyond their individual control, and also moment that may appear to be so suspenseful as to leave the audience gasping in shock. Probably one of the movies called morbid most often is his 1963 masterpiece entitled “The Birds.”

Alfred Hitchcock is by many film critics considered to be one of the greatest directors the silver screen has ever possessed.  It is truly surprising to find any one director who started out in the silent film era, and successfully transitioned into the era of the talkies as well as the time of the color movies.  You will be hard pressed to think of any other director who has garnered a loyal following amongst his audience to such an extent!  Yet what filming tricks did Alfred Hitchcock employ with his classic movies that had audiences coming back for more?  What was it that set him apart from the rest?