12 Stars

Rating: 10/10 (12 May 2016)

10 out of 10 is just not enough for this movie, it deserves more!
unlike the "in your face murder" in his later movie Psycho the possible murder here happens behind a window blind. not a drop of blood or act of violence is seen (well until the reveal) which adds tension to the movie.
Jeff's speculations regarding a possible murderer among his neighbors are met with the voice of reason and evidence from his detective friend. Everything is pointing towards this being a wild goose chase and just when he's about to give up on the idea something arouses his suspicion again.
Hitchcock is the master of thrill and horror and he will have you wavering between siding with Jeff or with reason throughout the movie, never truly settling on a side for too long.
Beautifully shot, smooth editing... and Grace Kelly is her radiant self in it! Truly an under-rated masterpiece that gets over shadowed by his heavier movies but if you want something interesting, re- watchable and in it's own way light hearted then this is the one for you.