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=How Did Alfred Hitchcock Influence Modern Day Horror Movies?= == = =

Alfred's Career
After graduating from college Alfred took up a career as an advertising designer for a cable company. Soon he became interested in photography and began to work in the field of film production. Finally in 1920 he became a director that designed silent films. Like many directors he used his family as an influence for his movies. Hitchcock was widely known for his work in suspense films. His films often caused fear to its viewers, but also would make them laugh.

Movies Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock
Many directors have used Alfred Hitchcock as an influence for their movies. Alfred Hitchcock's most famous film Psycho was one of the first "real" horror movies. It introduced a whole new genre of horror movies and has served as a guideline for many other horror movies. Hitchcock's movies have inspired the creation of numerous horror movies. Hitchcock was even the first to use a "back projection" which was used to show the background in the rear window of a car. A projector is placed on the rear window to make it look like the car is moving. This technique has been used in many TV shows and movies including Pulp Fiction.

How He is Remembered
Hitchcock's films have earned him the name of the "Master of Suspense". Even today he is considered one of the greatest film directors of all time. Many of his films have even become classics. But he is most remembered for his work making horror and thriller movies. One of his most memorable movies was Psycho. The "shower scene" in the movie has been used even today in television and movies. Hitchcock's many movies have allowed him to be remembered as a great director.

Resources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Hitchcock http://hitchcock.tv/people/tarantino.html http://hitchcock.tv/people/horrorflk.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psycho_(1960_film)