Hitchcock (2012) — Screenplay
A celebrated director battles censors and self-doubt while his wife secretly steadies him during the making of Psycho.
- Written by
- John J. McLaughlin
- Genre
- Drama, Romance, Biography
- Studio
- Searchlight Pictures
- Length
- 108 pages
McLaughlin's script offers a masterclass in dual-protagonist structure, balancing Hitchcock's public bravado with Alma's quiet agency. The dialogue crackles with wit and tension, while the narrative deftly weaves Hollywood history with intimate marital drama, making it a compelling study in character-driven storytelling.
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