The Lodger (film)

*The Lodger* is a 1927 silent film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on a novel about a mysterious man accused of being a serial killer in London. The story follows a young woman who rents a room in her family’s home to a stranger, leading her and her relatives to suspect him of the murders. The film explores themes of suspicion, identity, and paranoia, employing suspenseful visuals and storytelling techniques. It marked Hitchcock’s early mastery of psychological thriller and set the foundation for his future work in the genre.