#17: The Shadowed Depths of Alfred Hitchcock’s Obsession

Alfred Hitchcock, the mastermind behind some of cinema’s most chilling thrillers, had an unsettling obsession that extended beyond the screen. His fixation on Tippi Hedren, the star of The Birds, went far beyond professional admiration.

He studied her handwriting, monitored her every move, and maintained an eerie control over her life. On set, his disturbing fascination turned cruel—he trapped her in a scene with real, frenzied birds, pushing her to the brink and landing her in the hospital.