2. ROPE
Rope is a physiological Thriller
The story that consisted in Rope is based off a
true story . Two murders Leopold and Loeb killed
an innocent man to see how it felt .
The case was very famous in America
Nietzsche idea of the “superman", a morally
superior being, was incorporated into the movie
Patrick Hamilton's play from 1929 was adapted
into Rope
3. EDITING
The editing of rope is quite unique
Hitchcock’s goal was to film rope using one long continuous take to make the film have a
play–like atmosphere and also to make the audience feel more involved in the action .
In 1948 film came in 10 minute rolls so Hitchcock had to compromise and each unedited
scene is 10 minutes long
To todays audience scene changes don’t appear to happen smoothly
Using this technique creates a claustrophobic feeling within the audience as well as making
the audience feel like they are as trapped in the film as the actors.
Rope
4. ROPE
The trunk containing the body presents tension
The audience left asking “will the trunk be opened” and “ will they get
caught”
Homosexuality is portrayed interestingly in Rope
The strict censorship rules of the 1920s meant it could only be implied
and not stated
5. ROPE
Thriller Devices
Suspense – The audience waits constantly for the body to be discovered
Cliff Hangers – The fate of Brandon and Philip is undecided
