This is when films like the originalThe Man Who Knew Too MuchandThe 39 Stepscame into play.
The ’50s were different, though.
If you’re a movie fan, there’s no way that you don’t know these movies.
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Alfred Hitchcock Presentsfirst premiered on October 2, 1955, exactly four years beforeThe Twilight Zonehit television.
From ‘62 to ‘65, for its final three seasons, the show becameThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour.
Other than taking up a longer time slot, the general approach of the show remained the same.
One day while Carl is away at work, Elsa is attacked by an unseen intruder and left traumatized.
“Revenge” is the definition of a meat-and-potatoes thriller.
Everything starts out way too idyllic for Carl and Elsa, both literally and speculatively.
On one hand,these two reflect the 1950sin the most annoying way possible.
Meanwhile, Carl is the typical, nine-to-five, deep-voiced, authoritative husband.
They’re just way,waytoo happy.
All of that being said, the way these two are set up feels intentional.
Without spoiling anything, the episode goes out on a pretty grim note.
All in 25 minutes, too!
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“is proof of that.
One day, Jackie looks through his uncle’s suitcase and finds his revolver and a couple of bullets.
Early in the film, an unexpected cameo walks by Tippi Hedren.
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No need to worry, this subject matter isn’t treated lightly.
Still, Hitchcock directed 17 episodes of his show.
What more could you want?
Alfred Hitchcock Presentsis available to watch on Peacock in the U.S.
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