The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection [Blu-ray]

Great picture quality

Having just finished watching the 4K version of the "uncut" version of "Psycho," it's safe to say from both a picture and sound-quality angle that it's a very commendable and striking upgrade; Even a movie shot in 1959/60 on black and white, 35mm film will show greater depth and detail, and finer-grain management than it's Blu-ray iteration. I cannot overstate how good the original film elements looks in "native," 2160p-4K resolution, and how it also receives a substantial boost in contrast with the "HDR" and Dolby-Vision treatment; The sounds remix, which was substantially restored and re-imagined in 2010, expanding the original, and excellent mono soundtrack Hitchcock approved. Building on that decade-old, "Lossless" soundtrack, the new edition now features a "DTS:X" 7.1.2 multi-channel, "object-placed" sound design. Even though I am a traditionalist and love the original, monaural sound mix, this new remix creates a sense of deep immersion, with the "above" channels(Atmos-DTS:X)-equipped speakers coming alive to Bernard Herman's iconic score and other critical scenes that add even more tension. I've not yet viewed, in their entirety "The Birds," "Rear Window" and the real gem of the collection, "Vertigo," which millions were spent on it's restoration as the original negative was in poor condition and had to be "photo-chemically" restored, beginning in 1997;" That restoration was impressive enough, but in native 4K, it takes it to another level. As I mentioned, I've not yet watch the other titles, but I did pop-in "Vertigo" just see and hear the difference...and boy, what a difference! I will write on this entire collection at another time, but suffice to say that If you own a 4K tv, preferably and OLED to full appreciate that true, deep blacks and amazing colors, you will be rewarded in a viewing experience that wasn't possible just ten years ago. Johnny

Love this boxed set! The weakest is "Birds" -- I wanted to strangle the protagonists most of the time--but all four of these are classic thrillers. NO OTHER movies in the current pablum approximate grabbing the viewer by the scruff of the neck and make it IMPOSSIBLE to disengage. We did pause Vertigo and Rear Window a few times to catch our breath, but these are delicious treats of the genre.James Stewart and Kim Novak are great in Vertigo and what a plot! WE watched the Blu-Ray and not the 4K version, and the picture was still great in 1080p. HAVE TO COMMENT on the AUDIO: so impressed by how the soundstage was anchored to our 12ft screen and the scene ambiance of our theater room; this was uncannily apparent in dialog between actors: voices popped out of their mouths on the screen, all the while surrounding ambiance was maintained. MOST far more modern and high-tech-endowed movies do not approximate this level of realism.Rear Window was another suspense classic. Soundstage not quite so good as in Vertigo. But James Stewart's performance, and the PLOT (whatever happened to plots?) drove this without sex, violence, explosions, "special effects" to a pitch we could not ignore. Wow!We'd enjoyed James Stewart in Flight of the Phoenix (another MUST WATCH if you enjoy drama and great acting) and It's Wonderful Life. Want more of that quality. We will look for more of Mr. Hitchcock's work.

What do you get when you take amazing classic movies and remaster them into ultra high def 4K...? You get even more amazing Classic Movies, perfection!

Bright color, fine detail and quite entertaining.

The remastering of these movies is fantastic. I think if Hitchcock were alive today, these are exactly what he would have wanted using his director’s eye and ear. The special features on each disc are very informative and I will not tire of revisiting them from time to time to study the master’s craft. My one and only complaint about this set is the absolutely miserable packaging. The discs are very difficult to pull out of the pockets. I fear that I will damage them with having to manhandle the edges of the discs. I plan to order some regular Blu-ray cases to house the movies and keep the original box for reference. Other than that, this set is among my most favorite in my 1000+ video collection.

Películas de Hitchcock en 4K. ¿Excelente!

They don't make them like this anymore! Great selection of key Hitchcock classics all in 4k and newly restored by the looks of it. We were astounded by some of the picture quality especially present in the birds and vertigo (parts looked like they were filmed just yesterday) however all 4 movies have never looked better overall. Great scripts, acting, stories and so well shot. Also come with standard blu rays with tonnes of extras. Why can't we make films like these anymore? Doesn't matter I guess as we can buy 4k restorations now. We shall be sure to be buying the other Hitchcock box set as well as looking out for other classics (I have to also recommend Spartacus and 10 commandments as well as 2001 of course). 4ks unfortunately don't come cheap however they have reignited my interest in films, and I would say this collection is great value and recommended if you are just starting out.

Beautiful 4K transfers.

Great to see the classic Hitchcock films being remastered in 4K UHD with a ton of extras. Not cheap but classic cinema...

The 4K upgrade to these movies are a remarkable transformation, almost like new films and a worthwhile leap from the standard Blu-ray . VERTIGO,REAR WINDOW , PSYCHO and THE BIRDS are stunning. Here we are some sixty plus years later still talking about Hitchcock’s mastery and the influence he made on the genre . An absolute must for serious fans from the Grandmaster of suspense and true collectors items