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Frenzy

Play trailer Poster for Frenzy R Released Jun 21, 1972 1h 56m Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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London is held in the grip of a serial killer whose modus operandi is to murder his victims by strangling them with a necktie. When short-tempered ex-Royal Air Force officer Richard Blaney (Jon Finch) discovers his ex-wife (Barbara Leigh-Hunt) murdered, Blaney becomes a suspect. Forced to go on the run, Blaney attempts to take refuge with his best friend, fruit merchant Bob Rusk (Barry Foster), however Rusk may, in fact, be the necktie murderer himself.
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Marking Alfred Hitchcock's return to England and first foray into viscerally explicit carnage, Frenzy finds the master of horror regaining his grip on the audience's pulse -- and making their blood run cold.

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Penelope Gilliatt The New Yorker There is also a sort of sabertoothed gentility that [Hitchcock] greatly relishes, and no one else in the commercial cinema uses savage silence so well. Jan 22, 2024 Full Review Penelope Houston Sight & Sound Once a Londoner, always a Londoner. Hitchcock's return to home ground, twenty-two years after Stage Fright, is a remarkable performance in most senses of the word. May 13, 2020 Full Review TIME Staff TIME Magazine In case there was any doubt, back in the dim days of Marnie and Topaz, Hitchcock is still in fine form. Frenzy is the dazzling proof. May 13, 2020 Full Review Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media For a modern audience, Frenzy impresses as another example of expert Hitchockian terror and humor, but it disappoints in many particulars. Jun 11, 2025 Full Review Howard Waldstein CBR Frenzy is, pound for pound, one of the auteur's greatest achievements. Jul 18, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Somewhat lacking for Hitchcock, despite its fascinating deviations from his usual projects. Rated: 8/10 Aug 29, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kyle M Hitchcock’s attempt to supposedly return to form started promising till it gradually became your generic crime thriller that he questionably lost his forte since decidedly unmasking the terror early on without growing any suspense except for occasional chill shots that are graphic manifestations of the bold, discomforting subject. Sure there are few tactically intellectual aspects in regard whilst seemingly attempted an unconventional approach, but what’s the point when the plot’s been spoiled if nothing mattered besides hoping for a satisfying resolution? Only one conversing subplot is rewarding over its cleverness and amusing pattern amid a performative testament. (B-) Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/30/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 56 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/27/25 Full Review Kalissa H Not my favorite Hitchcock film, but the scene showing the act of the first murder was chilling. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/22/25 Full Review Sergio A No one handles suspense like Hitchcock, that’s a fact, and this film proves it. While some scenes feel rushed and the characters aren’t fully developed (which somewhat limits the emotional impact), it successfully blends comedy, suspense, horror, and stunning cinematography. Highly recommended. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/06/25 Full Review Steven M This is a very fine Hitchcock film that, unfortunately, doesn’t get the love that it should. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/19/25 Full Review thiago s filme bacana, o roteiro legal, o final muito bom que trata de um matador e estrupador de mulheres, e tem uma história interresante, Alfred Hitchcock fez uma direção boa. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/15/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis London is held in the grip of a serial killer whose modus operandi is to murder his victims by strangling them with a necktie. When short-tempered ex-Royal Air Force officer Richard Blaney (Jon Finch) discovers his ex-wife (Barbara Leigh-Hunt) murdered, Blaney becomes a suspect. Forced to go on the run, Blaney attempts to take refuge with his best friend, fruit merchant Bob Rusk (Barry Foster), however Rusk may, in fact, be the necktie murderer himself.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
Alfred Hitchcock
Screenwriter
Arthur La Bern, Anthony Shaffer
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures, Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 21, 1972, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 5, 2016
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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