American films of this type show lots of blood and gore. The French take that off screen. Americans cover up. The French realize that nakedness is part of life.
Consequently, when Americans watch a sophisticated European suspense film, we're unable to engage it. We believe that the only terror comes from popped veins.
Why can't we be more like the French? Hitchcock would have preferred this to the usual fare of slasher pics that come out of the American movie establishment.
The title is such a delicious tease....
Consequently, when Americans watch a sophisticated European suspense film, we're unable to engage it. We believe that the only terror comes from popped veins.
Why can't we be more like the French? Hitchcock would have preferred this to the usual fare of slasher pics that come out of the American movie establishment.
The title is such a delicious tease....