Alfred Hitchcock: Killers, Auteurs, and Survivors

Alfred Hitchcock grew up on murder. He was the OG crime junkie; obsessed with true stories of stranglers, bodysnatchers, necrophiliacs, and serial killers. He was also afraid – not so much with these ghoulish figures, but of authority, the dark, crowds, and of being alone. He channeled his obsessions and his fears into some of the greatest movies of all time. And he abused his power as a controlling auteur by having his way with an actress who he assumed to be powerless. That actress, Tippi Hedren, demonstrated remarkable strength and survived both personally and professionally to tell her story. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including graphic depictions of violence, sexual assault, and stalking. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Alfred Hitchcock: Killers, Auteurs, and Survivors is an episode from BADLANDS: SPORTSLAND by Double Elvis.

This episode is 36:19 long.

This episode was published on Mar 23, 2026.

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