The name Alfred Hitchcock is synonymous with suspense—specifically, skillful, chilling, thrilling, shocking, and impressive suspense. With hits like Rebecca, Vertigo, Rear Window, and Psycho, Hitchcock (1899–1980) shaped a new dimension of cinematic intrigue and fear through meticulous pacing, implied dramaturgy, and atmosphere. This comprehensive guide tracks Hitchcock's life and career from his early silent films to his last movie in 1976, Family Plot. Updated with recent images, the book combines detailed entries for each of Hitchcock's 53 films, an insightful study illuminating the devices that evoke fear, photographs of the master at work, and an illustrated list of all his cameos, providing an ideal experience for movie lovers.