Frenzy
London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.
Critics Sentiment
Rusk retrieves tie pin from Babs in potato truck
Blaney tried and convicted for necktie murders
The film peaks with the acclaimed potato truck suspense sequence then drops significantly during the trial proceedings before recovering for the finale.
Critics praised Frenzy as Hitchcock's successful return to form, particularly lauding the brutal murder sequences and the masterful potato truck scene as classic suspense filmmaking. The film maintains strong audience engagement through its blend of dark humor and genuine tension, with the Inspector Oxford dinner scenes providing beloved comic relief. While some middle sections were seen as less compelling, the overall reception celebrated this as the Master's final great thriller.
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Jon Finch
Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney
Barry Foster
Robert "Bob" Rusk
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Brenda Margaret Blaney
Anna Massey
Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan
Alec McCowen
DCI Tim Oxford
Vivien Merchant
Mrs Oxford
Billie Whitelaw
Hetty Porter
Clive Swift
Johnny Porter
Bernard Cribbins
Felix Forsythe
Michael Bates
DS Spearman
Jean Marsh
Monica Barling
John Boxer
Sir George
Madge Ryan
Mrs Davison
George Tovey
Neville Salt
Elsie Randolph
Gladys
Jimmy Gardner
Bertie
Gerald Sim
Usher - Solicitor in Pub
Noel Johnson
Doctor in Pub
Alfred Hitchcock
Spectator at Opening Rally (uncredited)
Lewis Alexander
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Crew
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