Frenzy (1972)
Just an ordinary necktie used with a deadly new twist.
London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Horror
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: May 25, 1972
Cast
- Jon Finch - Richard Ian Blaney
- Barry Foster - Robert Rusk
- Barbara Leigh-Hunt - Brenda Margaret Blaney
- Anna Massey - Barbara Jane 'Babs' Milligan
- Alec McCowen - Chief Inspector Tim Oxford
- Vivien Merchant - Mrs. Oxford
- Billie Whitelaw - Hetty Porter
- Clive Swift - Johnny Porter
- Bernard Cribbins - Felix Forsythe
- Michael Bates - Sergeant Spearman
Screenplay
- Anthony Shaffer (Screenplay)
- Arthur La Bern (Novel)
Music: Ron Goodwin
Cinematography: Gilbert Taylor
Editing: John Jympson
Production: Universal Pictures UK
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Français, Italiano
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: en
Themes
Serial Killers and Dark Minds, A Serial Killer Stalking an Innocent Victim, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle
Keywords
london, england, rape, police, girlfriend, truck, murder, serial killer, pin, ex-wife, necktie, sack, potatoes, produce seller
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Frenzy about?
- London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.
- Who directed Frenzy?
- Frenzy was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
- Who stars in Frenzy?
- Frenzy stars Jon Finch, Barry Foster, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Anna Massey, Alec McCowen, Vivien Merchant.
- How long is Frenzy?
- Frenzy has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Frenzy?
- Frenzy is a Crime, Thriller, Horror film.
- What is the budget of Frenzy?
- Frenzy had a budget of $2M.
- How much did Frenzy gross?
- Frenzy grossed $13M worldwide.
- Where was Frenzy produced?
- Frenzy was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Frenzy?
- The themes of Frenzy include: Serial Killers and Dark Minds, A Serial Killer Stalking an Innocent Victim, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle.