"Frenzy" (1972) is a dark psychological thriller from Alfred Hitchcock, taking the director back to the roots of the genre, leaving an unforgettable impression. The plot is set in London, where a maniacal rapist known as "Dovey" terrorizes the city, leaving a trail of bloody murders in his wake.
When former restaurant employee Richard Blaney becomes the prime suspect, a tense game of cat and mouse with Detective Charles Lewis begins. Shot in traditional Hitchcock style, the movie is rife with suspense and intricacies, transporting the viewer into the dark corners of the London night and the human psyche.
Hitchcock masterfully creates an atmosphere of fear and drama, spiced with black humor. "Frenzy" is not just a serial murder thriller, but an exploration of the theme of guilt, innocence and the psychology of villainy. It emphasizes Hitchcock's mastery of building suspense and keeping the viewer's attention until the very end, leaving an ineffable sense of horror and intrigue.