Alfred Hitchcock
Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Legendary film director best known for *Psycho* and his innovative approach to suspenseful cinema, particularly his influential shower scene filming techniques. His work has inspired notable figures in macabre storytelling and continues to be referenced in discussions of filmmaking craft and cinematic history. His personal archival materials, including home movie footage, are preserved in the Academy Film Archive.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
American Scandal · Mar 17, 2026
Twlight Zone Accident | Shoot to Kill | 5
“Example of director controlled by studio system producer David Selznick early in career”
History Extra podcast · Mar 9, 2026
Why Britons rejected fascism in the 1930s
“Filmmaker whose 1938-39 film 'The Lady Vanishes' was censored to avoid identifying antagonists as German”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Mar 8, 2026
The Cars That Ate Paris
“Filmmaker Weir met while working at Elstree Studios, influencing his understanding of visual storytelling and suspense”
In Depth With Graham Bensinger · Feb 26, 2026
Recreating “Psycho” shower scene 15x per day | Forward Progress
“Referenced as the original director of Psycho; his shower scene filming techniques were demonstrated in Hines' Universal Studios performance.”
Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews · Feb 23, 2026
Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History
“Bill Schutt's stated hero and influence on his interest in macabre and unusual subjects throughout his career”
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Feb 19, 2026
12 Clomp Program
“Home movie footage of him riding a tricycle is preserved in the Academy Film Archive collection”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Feb 5, 2026
#4657 The Lost Jewels Of Ya Booty
“Adapted 'Lamb to the Slaughter' for Alfred Hitchcock Presents television series”
The joe gardener Show - Organic Gardening - Vegetable Gardening - Expert Garden Advice From Joe Lamp'l · Jan 1, 2026
450-Wicked Plants: Mother Nature's Most Dangerous-Encore Presentation
“Filmmaker inspired by 1961 Santa Cruz seagull incident caused by toxic blue-green algae to create 'The Birds' film”
SmartLess · Dec 8, 2025
"Laura Dern"
“Director who worked with Dern's father and created a mini director's chair for young Laura on set”
Full Body Chills · Nov 19, 2024
POE: Hop Frog (2021)
“Mid-20th century filmmaker whose 1950s films are cited as influenced by Poe's mystery and suspense conventions”