Frenzy

Name: Frenzy
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Horror
Released: 1972-05-25
Rating: 7.4

May 25, 1972· 1h 56m

Crime Thriller Horror

Directed by

Alfred Hitchcock

Cast

Jon Finch Barry Foster Barbara Leigh-Hunt Anna Massey Alec McCowen Vivien Merchant +69 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score7.4

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall7.4

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

3 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

The potato truck sequence

9.0at 1h 08m

Lowest Moment

Brenda's murder

6.0at 28m

Biggest Swing

The film jumps from its lowest point during the brutal murder scenes to its highest during the darkly comic potato truck sequence, showcasing Hitchcock's signature blend of horror and humor

Reviewers appreciated Hitchcock's return to London and his masterful atmosphere, but were divided on the film's brutal violence, finding some scenes vulgar while praising the dark humor and character study. The film succeeds as a well-plotted thriller with vintage Hitchcock touches, though it's not considered among his greatest works.

3 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb