Alfred Hitchcock Day

Supriya Jain
Dec 22, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Feb 04, 2022
Fact-checked by Gowri Rao
Alfred Hitchcock Day for fans is all about the legacy of the Oscar-winning director.

Where is Alfred Hitchcock Day celebrated?

There is not much information about where Alfred Hitchcock day is celebrated. But as his fans are present across the world, it is safe to assume that this day is celebrated across the world.

Who is Alfred Hitchcock Day celebrated by?

Fans of the horror film industry and cinema lovers of Alfred Hitchcock's direction and storytelling celebrate the day dedicated to Alfred Hitchcock and his works. 

When did Alfred Hitchcock Day first start?

On March 12, 2018, fans of the great suspense filmmaker celebrated the great movies by the director, Alfred Hitchcock. Nobody correctly knows when the day started to be celebrated. 

Who started Alfred Hitchcock Day?

Nobody correctly knows when and by whom the day started to be celebrated as a national day dedicated to the director Alfred Hitchcock.  

History And Timeline

Born into a lonely and shattered Catholic family in London, Alfred Hitchcock used his own hard elements and experiences of childhood life hardships in his films and short stories. He got into the British movie industry at first as a title card designer and later became a movie assistant director.

Date of birth of Alfred Hitchcock

The great director Alfred Hitchcock was born on August 13, 1899 in London, England. His austere childhood along with strict Catholic parents became material for his later creation of films.

August 13, 1899

The first silent film debut

In 1925, Alfred Hitchcock directed 'The Pleasure Garden', which was his first silent film.

1925

An Academy award for 'Rebecca'

The film 'Rebecca' of Alfred Hitchcock won the Academy Award for the best picture. The movie was based on a gothic novel with the same name written by Daphne DuMaurier.

1940

Debut of the film 'Psycho'.

Introducing the most famous psychopath of the cinema, Norman Bates, Hitchcock’s most famous film 'Psycho' debuted in theaters in 1960.

1960

Death of Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock died in his sleep on April 29, 1980, in Los Angeles.

1980

Traditions And Customs

Normal customs and traditions that people follow on National Alfred Hitchcock Day for celebrating are by binge-watching some of his best movies, reading the novels that inspired him to come up with such great ideas for his films, and by spotting him in his own movies doing cameo roles.

You can also watch the biopic of the great director, Hitchcock.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Alfred Hitchcock Day

The Hollywood star filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and his movies can be celebrated on Alfred Hitchcock Day by rewatching or having a movie marathon with your family and friends. You can watch some of his famous movies 'Psycho', 'The Birds', and 'Vertigo'.

Watching the director’s movies, you can even spot him doing small cameo roles in his own Hollywood pictures.

Most of Alfred Hitchcock's stories in the honor movies are said to be based on novels and movies. You may even read some of them like 'The Birds' and 'Rebecca' written by Daphne DuMaurier and compare them with the story in the movies.

Facts And Stats

  • The great filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock has never won an Oscar award as the best director in the category.
  • The director uses close-up techniques to have control over what to show to the audience, telling the story from the faces of his characters.
  • Alfred Hitchcock plays with two contrasting story images in his cinema and film's suspense and murder style.
  • Not only did Hitchcock have a great life of fame after his thrilling movies, but he also got attention through a television series named 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents' which he hosted.

How is Alfred Hitchcock Day celebrated?

Alfred Hitchcock Day is mainly celebrated by rewatching his movies and finding him in cameo roles in his own movies along with a group of friends or family. 

What was Alfred Hitchcock's famous line?

One of the most famous lines or quotes the director Alfred Hitchcock has said is "What is drama but life with the dull bits cut out". 

What is Alfred Hitchcock's point of view?

According to the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock’s point of view, he believes that more suspense is created when you make or let your audience be the god. In that way, the viewers of the movies and film know more about what is going on and what will happen next than the actors in the movie. 

What is National Alfred Hitchcock Day?

March 12 every year is considered as the National Alfred Hitchcock Day to celebrate the lifelong works of the great master of suspense, the director- Alfred Hitchcock. 

Why should we celebrate Alfred Hitchcock Day?

For respecting and remembering the lifelong works of the master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, we celebrate Alfred Hitchcock Day. 

What are some ways in which we can celebrate Alfred Hitchcock Day?

Some good ways through which you can celebrate Alfred Hitchcock Day is by having a small themed party with your friends or family, or by having a movie marathon of some of his hit movies.

What movies should we watch on Alfred Hitchcock Day?

Some of the great movies for you to binge-watch on Alfred Hitchcock Day are 'The Birds', 'The 39 Steps', 'The Lady Vanishes', 'Strangers on a Train', 'Vertigo', 'Rear Window', 'Psycho', 'Shadow of Doubt', and 'North By Northwest'. 

Why was Alfred Hitchcock so famous?

Alfred Hitchcock directed many movies starting from 1921, till his last film 'Family Plot' in the year 1976. His super cinematic expressions and style through his psychological thriller movies made him earn the title of 'Master of Suspense'.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Thursday, March 12, 2020
  • Friday, March 12, 2021
  • Saturday, March 12, 2022
  • Sunday, March 12, 2023
  • Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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