Review of Rear Window (1954) by Ma'ark T — 29 Sep 2014

Frightful suspense and incredible shot selection by Hitchcock himself creates a suspense film thriller classic.

This review of Rear Window (1954) was written by Ma'ark T on 29 Sep 2014.

Rear Window has generally received very positive reviews.

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