Frenzy | Michael Bates, Bernard Cribbins | Unique Morbidity and Neckties

Frenzy | Michael Bates, Bernard Cribbins | Another Great

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Frenzy

	Frenzy Michael Bates, Bernard Cribbins Universal Studios, 2006 average customer review:based on 69 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

FRENZY was Alfred Hitchcock's next-to-last film--and the first film he'd made in England in 20 years. It was based on an Arthur La Bern novel and focuses on many of the same motifs that Hitchcock had obsessively examined throughout his life's work: the wrong man theme the doubling theme (in which one person acts out the repressed violence of another) and the general public's thirst for sex and violence. Hitchcock had made films featuring Jack the Ripper-type killers before including THE LODGER in 1926 a silent movie about a series of murders in London and a mysterious man who appears to be guilty of the crimes. In FRENZY Hitchcock goes mod with this blackly comic story about a sex criminal--the Necktie Killer--plaguing post-Carnaby London. An innocent man who is suspected by police as the murderer must fight to nab the real perpetrator and clear his name. Though lesser known FRENZY marked a striking return to form for the famed director. It was also his first R-rated picture. Anthony Shaffer's script is excellent and Jon Finch brings distinctive qualities to his role as the classic Hitchcock man-accused hero.System Requirements:Running Time 116 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/THRILLERS Rating: R UPC: 025192830624 Manufacturer No: 28306

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Unique Morbidity and Neckties

From the opening shot and Ron Goodwin's very British score, 1972's FRENZY is a thriller that harkens back to the type of films he was directing in the 40's that combine his unique morbidity with incongruous humor and the element of the wrong man being accused of something he did not commit. However, the viewer (at least from my point of view) has no strong central character to identify with. Our protagonist Richard Blaney, played by Jon Finch, is a bit of an indifferent and somewhat grating sort of fellow who lacks both wit and charm gaining little sympathy from just about anyone. The true antagonist, the real Necktie Murderer and sociopath Robert Rusk, played with great charm and menace by Barry Foster, is very charismatic and demonstrates cunning intellect and perseverance throughout the film. At one pivotal and suspenseful macabre scene in the film Hitchcock actually has the audience identifying with the killer. The film's macabre elements are counterbalanced by Chief Inspector Oxford (Alec McCowen) who must undergo pseudo gourmet meals, which are gastronomically hideous contrivances, served by his wife (Vivien Merchant). FRENZY is a very British treat from Alfred Hitchcock returning to his roots one last time.

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Another Great

Continuing to utilize his infamous themes of mistaken identity and mix ups, Hitchcock puts Richard Blaney in deep trouble in this sexualized thriller.

What if everything you said and did in a matter of a few days made you the prime suspect in a string of serial rapes/murders? Well, Richard Blaney runs for his life. Co-starring Barry Foster and Anna Massey (from Peeping Tom), Hitchcock gives us thrills, chills, and even some highly sexualized scenes.

Not your typical Hitchcock, but it still employs his usual trademark plot points and ability to captivate and torment you. You will not be disappointed. Recommended for everyone, but especially for die-hard fans.

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Frenzy Review

Frenzy is one of Alfred Hitchcock's finest films, shot on location in London, England. A big plus associated with this great film is Ron Goodwin's musical score.

BEST OF THE LAST

Hitchcock staged a final rally here, twelve full years after "Psycho", nearly 40 years after "The Man who Knew too Much". It's all here: several grizzly female murder scenes accompanied by a classic chase of a potato truck, loaded with villlain,dead body, and conventional edibles. It seems that Jon Finch has this strange obsession for a certain "type" of female date, one that any dating service has trouble filling. Enter Barry Foster, who's been recently divorced and is looking for the type of help,and protection, that a "friend"like Finch can provide. To reveal too much would ruin the film for those who have never seen it. Suffice to say that while this was not Hitch's final film, it was clearly the "master" at his septegenarian best.

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Picks Up After Plot is Established - Lame Cover, This Edition

Nice cover. Who's the genius who designs these eyepleasers? Really no class. Check out the Japanese zone 2 Hitchcock Collection series for tasteful cover designs. Ones that might even inspire you to buy the movie.

In the first half hour there are some way too predictable moments as the story is set up. It does start to pick up interest again after the totally unbeleivable strangling scene. Actually, it gets a lot more interesting after that, with some humorous dialogues and interesting scenarios. Camera work is worth noticing too.

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