Frenzy
1972 · Movie · R · 116 min · ★ 7.1 · 91% critics
London is gripped by fear as a brutal killer known for neckties leaves victims behind. After a violent death, a down-on-his-luck man becomes a prime suspect and goes on the run, determined to prove he’s not responsible.
Based on Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Square
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Details
- Years
- 1972
- Release date
- 1972-05-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Critic score
- 91/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (1,016 votes)
- Box office
- $12,600,000
- Budget
- $2,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy Frenzy if you want a tense London thriller with dark humor and an innocent-man-on-the-run setup reminiscent of The Birds or Peeping Tom; Not for you if you’re sensitive to graphic sexual violence and disturbing, uncomfortable content.
Pros: dark London thriller; dark humor; thrilling chase | Cons: disturbing sexual violence; tone can feel vulgar; mystery elements criticized
Themes
- london, england
- rape
- police
- girlfriend
- truck
- murder
- serial killer
- psychological thriller
- pin
- ex-wife
- necktie
- sack
- +2 more
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Cast & crew
Jon Finch
as Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney
Barry Foster
as Robert "Bob" Rusk
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
as Brenda Margaret Blaney
Anna Massey
as Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan
Alec McCowen
as DCI Tim Oxford
Vivien Merchant
as Mrs Oxford
Billie Whitelaw
as Hetty Porter
Clive Swift
as Johnny Porter
Bernard Cribbins
as Felix Forsythe
Michael Bates
as DS Spearman
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock