
Frenzy
Just an ordinary necktie used with a deadly new twist.
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Produced by Universal Pictures UK
A darkly suspenseful thriller about a wrongly accused man hunted by both police and a serial killer, laced with Hitchcockian black humor and mounting dread.
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.
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Is Frenzy scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of films.
Is Frenzy violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Frenzy easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Does Frenzy end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Frenzy sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
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