Review of Frenzy (2015) by Michael W — 27 May 2007

I consider this Hitchcock's swansong even though it wasn't his last film. His triumphant return to his homeland shows his critics he hadn't lost it at all...

This review of Frenzy (2015) was written by Michael W on 27 May 2007.

Frenzy has generally received positive reviews.

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