How Hitchcock Still Teaches Us Suspense

Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2011
Featuring Todd Ritter, Tracy Brogan

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Riley Sager and Tracy Brogan examine the lasting influence of Alfred Hitchcock on suspense, thriller, and crime storytelling. They explore his use of tension, pacing, and psychological depth, and how his techniques continue to shape modern crime and thriller narratives.

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