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Alfred Hitchcock is one of the best film directors of all time. He was a master of suspense. Some of his films, such as Psycho and Rear Window, are ranked among the all-time greats. In the video linked below, Hitchcock explains what he considers to be the different between mystery and suspense.
If necessary, turn on the CLOSED CAPTIONS as his accent can be difficult to understand.
After watching the video please answer the following questions in your journal:
- According to Hitchcock, what is the difference between mystery and suspense?
- Think of an example of a movie, television show, or story you have read that uses mystery or suspense. How were these techniques used by the author/director?
- Can you use these ideas about mystery and suspense in your video? Explain why or why not.
