![]() But still, I am willing to bet (and will test this with a Facebook trivia poll of my friends when I post this) that few people realize Hitch was shooting here. Okay, it’s not entirely forgotten, since I was just scooped on this by the Star-Ledger (dammit). Less remembered is the opening scene scene, shot in Newark. In any case, Joseph Cotten in quaint, sunny Santa Rosa, menacing his niece Theresa Wright, while they barely suppress incestuous desire, that’s what people remember about Shadow of a Doubt (exept Sonic Youth, who titled a song after it but then based its lyrics on a different Hitchcock movie, those wacky young ‘uns). It was certainly a damn fine choice.Mostly remembered as the ur-text of Creepy Uncle movies, Shadow of a Doubt lingers near the top of Alfred Hitchcock’s B+ tier-not quite his A game of Psycho or Vertigo, but part of his energetic wave of early-40s American work, before he lost his footing later in the decade with duller stuff like The Paradine Case and Under Capricorn. Whenever Hitchcock was asked in interviews, 'What is your favourite film from your filmography?' His response was "Shadow of a Doubt". ![]() It is such a pleasure to watch these film elements unfold because I had fun comparing some scenes from the film with the future films it inspired. Many Thrillers since have been inspired by its modern writing, pacing, and cinematography. This is just one of many parts that make 'Shadow of a Doubt' so brilliant because when all is said and done, this film was a game changer. I'm not exaggerating, this film is home to, quite possibly, the smartest female lead character at the time of its release. ![]() It continues to be well understood and enjoyed in both the present and the future because of its smart characters and script. This 'Shadow of a Doubt' is a masterpiece. ![]() ![]()
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