Hitchcockian suspense

Hitchcockian suspense refers to a filmmaking technique popularized by director Alfred Hitchcock, where tension is built by giving the audience more information than the characters in the story. This creates anxiety and anticipation, as viewers know a danger or twist that the characters do not. For example, a character might unknowingly sit down to dinner with a villain, while the audience is aware of the threat. This suspense captures viewers’ emotions, engaging them as they anxiously await the inevitable confrontation or revelation, making the experience more immersive and thrilling.