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Vertigo

Average Bufph Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

Vertigo

IMDb 8.2 (448,438)

James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes

1958

A former San Francisco police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with the hauntingly beautiful woman he has been hired to trail, who may be deeply disturbed.

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    bev.chen
    November 15, 2025

    Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' is a mesmerizing exploration of obsession and identity. James Stewart's portrayal of the troubled detective is both compelling and haunting, drawing you into a world where reality blurs with fantasy. The film's use of innovative camera techniques and its atmospheric tension create a sense of disorientation that lingers long after the final scene. It's a film that invites you to peer into the depths of the human psyche, a true masterpiece of the suspense genre.

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