Fantastic.

Rating: 10/10 (17 March 2004)

I wish I was around when this was first released on the cinema. Every time I watch it, it freaks me out. Tippi Hedren is particularly excellent in her role as Melanie Daniels. However, the bit where the camera focuses upon the woman in the cafe and looking straight down the camera lens, she says, "Ever since you came here, this started happening...it's your fault!" - absolute genius. In my view, that is one of the finest moments in cinema history. Is the woman talking to Hedren's character or to the viewer?! It's awesome. There's something very real about the whole situation and the way it is shot is superb, nothing short of genius. Hitch really was a genius. They really don't make horror movies like they used to.