The Women Who Knew Too Much: Hitchcock and Feminist Theory

Originally published in 1988, The Women Who Knew Too Much remains a classic work in film theory and feminist criticism. The book consists of a theoretical introduction and analyses of seven important films by Alfred Hitchcock, each of which provides a basis for an analysis of the female spectator as well as of the male spectator. Modleski considers the emotional and psychic investments of men and women in female characters whose stories often undermine the mastery of the cinematic "master of suspense." The third edition features an interview with the author by David Greven, in which he and Modleski reflect on how feminist and queer approaches to Hitchcock studies may be brought into dialogue. A teaching guide and discussion questions by Ned Schantz help instructors and students to delve into this seminal work of feminist film theory.

Author: Tania Modleski
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 08/18/2015
Pages: 210
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d
ISBN: 9781138920330
3rd Edition