A little reason to celebrate
Alfred Hitchcock Day
Hobby ยท March 12
A day for watching and talking about the films of Alfred Hitchcock, the director known for suspense, sharp camera work and brief cameo appearances.
Alfred Hitchcock Day falls on Friday, March 12, 2027. That is 136 days away.
Alfred Hitchcock was a film director whose name became shorthand for suspense. His movies tend to make the audience know something the characters do not, then let that knowledge sit uncomfortably for a while.
He was born in England and later worked in Hollywood. Titles like Psycho, Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest and The Birds are still watched, studied and borrowed from. Many people first meet him through a famous scene before they ever see the whole film: a shower, a crop duster, a playground filling slowly with crows.
Part of the pleasure is the craft. He liked to plan shots carefully, and he used ordinary places (a motel office, a courtyard, a staircase) as settings for dread. He also slipped into his own films for a few seconds, so viewers often watch with one eye on the plot and the other hunting for a round, unhurried man walking past the camera.
Marking the day usually means a screening at home, sometimes a double feature of an early black and white film and a later color one. Some people host a small watch party and pause to argue about who knew what, and when. Others read about how a single scene was put together, which tends to make the next viewing better.
He also hosted a television anthology, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and opened each episode with a dry little introduction. Those openings are short enough to watch over a cup of coffee.
Ways to celebrate
- Watch a Hitchcock film you have never seen before.
- Try spotting Hitchcock's cameo before it happens.
- Host a double feature of one black and white and one color film.
- Read about how a famous scene was planned and shot.
- Share your favorite suspense scene with a friend.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, March 12 |
| 2027 | Friday, March 12 |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12 |
| 2029 | Monday, March 12 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, March 12 |
Also on March 12
- National Baked Scallops Day
- National Girl Scout Day
- National Plant a Flower Day
- National Working Moms Day
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