Gets really disturbing at times, reminiscent of 'Psycho'. There are sporadic moments in the film that scream out vintage Hitchcock. This film has one of the greatest tracking shots that I have ever seen in a film, not just because of the technical mastery, but also because of how it implies the concept of giving the murder victim her due dignity. Hitchcock also does what he does best which is to put us in the criminal's shoes and almost sweat with him while he tries to escape arrest.
Although it is fun to see the juxtaposition of disturbing psychotic criminal activity with the Victorian humour of the cops and their family members, 'Frenzy' is still a film that is a bit devoid of thematic depth. It feels like an episode of a crime procedural show since it doesn't do deep beneath the surface of the crime/the criminal as Hitchcock did with some of his previous films like 'Psycho' or 'Vertigo'. However the technical brilliance of the film does make it a fun watch.
Although it is fun to see the juxtaposition of disturbing psychotic criminal activity with the Victorian humour of the cops and their family members, 'Frenzy' is still a film that is a bit devoid of thematic depth. It feels like an episode of a crime procedural show since it doesn't do deep beneath the surface of the crime/the criminal as Hitchcock did with some of his previous films like 'Psycho' or 'Vertigo'. However the technical brilliance of the film does make it a fun watch.