The True Story Behind Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho - Stranger Than Fiction #1

Fergus Mason

Beschreibung

For movie buffs Alfred Hitchcock will always be associated with a long list of Hollywood classics. Between 1921 and 1976 the English director known as the Master of Suspense released 52 feature films, many of which are still thrilling new audiences today. To most people, though, he's best known for a film that was very different – Psycho. 
 
The most fascinating part of the movie, however, is actually the real story behind it. This book tells the chilling true story behind of the movie.

Verfügbar seit: 19.02.2020.

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