Crime ·Thriller ·Horror · United Kingdom · 1972 · 1h 56m

Frenzy

Frenzy poster
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Cast
Jon Finch as Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney Barry Foster as Robert "Bob" Rusk Barbara Leigh-Hunt as Brenda Margaret Blaney Anna Massey as Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan Alec McCowen as DCI Tim Oxford Vivien Merchant as Mrs Oxford
Crew
Gilbert Taylor — Director of Photography John Jympson — Editor Ron Goodwin — Original Music Composer Anthony Shaffer — Screenplay Arthur La Bern — Novel Alfred Hitchcock — Producer
Tagline

Just an ordinary necktie used with a deadly new twist.

Synopsis

London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.

Trailer Frenzy — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
london, englandrapepolicegirlfriendtruckmurderserial killerpsychological thrillerpinex-wifenecktiesack
Key Collaborators
Alfred Hitchcock Director Gilbert Taylor Director of Photography John Jympson Editor Ron Goodwin Original Music Composer Anthony Shaffer Screenplay Arthur La Bern Novel Alfred Hitchcock Producer Syd Cain Production Design
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