Alfred Hitchcock is known by many as one of the most defining and influential filmmakers in the horror genre. With innovative techniques and (sometimes) radical themes, Hitchcock captivated audiences for decades. His films are known for their remarkable camerawork, suspenseful music, and ingenious plotting. Each of his films uses similar techniques and themes but produces very different and fascinating stories. One of the most recognizable motifs in Hitchcock's work is the concept of the audience as voyeurs to the action of the story, a theme that did well to increase the suspense of the story. Hitchcock applied this technique to blur the line between those perceived as innocent and those perceived as guilty. He engaged the audience in a way that made even the darkest soul slightly endearing; it made the viewer privy to secrets that sometimes even the characters on screen were not privy to. A recurring theme in several films, such as 39 Steps, The Lady Vanishes and Vertigo, voyeurism is perhaps best used in two of Hitchcock's most recognizable works. —Psycho and rear window. Many believe that the role of voyeurism contributed to the success of these films. As we enter the world of Psycho through Hitchcock's lens, the camera first pans across a cityscape before focusing on a single hotel room window that frames Marion and Sam in a state of partial undress. The first thing focused on in this scene is the heavily implied sexual nature of their relationship. Considering the fact that Psycho was filmed in 1960, this was certainly a radical decision on Hitchcock's part. Coming back to the aesthetic of the scene, the opening sequence shows the audience looking through the hotel window with the bli...... middle of paper ......definitely believed themselves . Consider the concept of “government secrets” in North by Northwest. The film is entirely motivated by the idea of ​​keeping government secrets out of the enemy's hands (no allegiances defined). All we know is that the secrets concern the security of the United States and that an enemy of the country is trying to flee with them. The lack of explanation about what exactly government secrets are definitely leaves a lot to the imagination. While some might think this is a gap in Hitchcock's story, it gives the audience a chance to become more involved in the narrative. They are allowed to fill in the gaps and determine how sinister the secrets are, while also considering the lengths to which the characters went to procure or protect them. Once again, Hitchcock does a remarkable job of drawing the audience right into the scene as a dynamic player..