Review of Vertigo (1958) by Nikhil S — 31 May 2012

Probably Hitchcock's best film. Debatable. Its one hell of a thriller.

This review of Vertigo (1958) was written by Nikhil S on 31 May 2012.

Vertigo has generally received very positive reviews.

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