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Face Frankenstein
Mystery Suspense Thriller
One of the most popular types of film with movie-going audiences is, and has always been, the mystery suspense thriller. This enjoyable combination of plot elements has its roots as far back as the early silent films. The characters and plots used in these mysterious and suspenseful movies released between the 1920s and 1940s are still remembered today, and have been replicated countless times throughout motion picture history.
These plot components have proven to be so flexible that they can successfully crossover into many movie genres such as; horror, crime, westerns, science fiction, and even comedy. Take a good thriller that builds some nail-biting suspense while adding a little bit of mystery for the audience and there is a good chance the movie will be a winner.
Some early examples of films using these elements include M., The Cat and the Canary, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. However, no one has proven more adept at the use of this film formula then legendary director Alfred Hitchcock who got his start in 1926 with the silent film The Lodger, a movie about a mass murderer. Hitchcock's films were, and continue to be, extremely popular with viewers, as he went on to masterfully direct suspenseful thrillers for decades.
The 1930s used the mystery, suspense, thriller combination for the very popular monster movies that were released during this period. These films provided an escape for the public who, at that time, were dealing with the very real financial monsters that they were facing in the real world. The popularity of some of these movie monsters has enshrined them into motion picture history. It is not likely that anyone will ever forget the characters Frankenstein, or Dracula.
The late 1930s and the 1940s gave us classic "film noir," which almost exclusively used the aspects of mystery, suspense, and thrills to weave its stories. So much so, that it raised this type of film to an art form. If you haven't done so already, seek these movies out and enjoy the timeless appeal of all that the mystery, suspense, thriller has to offer.
About the Author
Carl DiNello is a Blog Owner whose passion is Hollywood history and those movies from the 1920s - 1950s that make up this rich history. http://www.HollywoodMovieMemories.com... Movies to Remember and Discover!











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