Alfred Hitchcock

Hitchcock, the film that takes a look at the goings-on of Alfred Hitchcock and his inner circle during the filming of 1960's Psycho, recently came out on DVD. What happened behind the scenes of a movie that actually looks at life behind the scenes of a movie, however, is quite remarkable. Nominated for an Oscar in best makeup and hairstyling, the special effects makeup team of Howard Berger and Peter Montagna (nominated alongside hairstylist Martin Samuel), transformed legendary actor Anthony Hopkins into iconic film director Alfred Hitchcock.

Doing so didn't come without its challenges. "You have an actor like Anthony Hopkins, and you're faced with the task of taking one of the best-known actors in the world and transforming him into a perfect portrait of one of the greatest directors ever known," Berger explained. See what else he and Montagna had to say about the entire Hopkins-to-Hitchcock metamorphisis when you click through.

From Grace Kelly to Kim Novak, there's no denying Alfred Hitchcock had a penchant for icy blondes. And while light-haired actresses were often featured in his thrilling, suspenseful films, there were a few brunettes, like Ingrid Bergman and Audrey Hepburn, who made for some variety. Hitchcock, the biographical drama that takes a closer look at the life of the oft-controversial director, debuts today. So in honor of the film's release, take a glimpse back at some classic hair and makeup looks worn by Hitchcock's leading ladies.

If you're in the mood for some retro suspense this Thanksgiving weekend, check out the new biopic Hitchcock, which hits theaters today. The film stars Anthony Hopkins as the famed director and centers on his relationship with his wife (played by Helen Mirren) in addition to the hurdles he had to overcome when filming Psycho. Scarlett Johansson stars as the shower-scene-stealing Janet Leigh, and if there's one thing Hitchcock is known for, it's his stunning — and mostly blond — heroines. Feisty ladies in movies like Vertigo, The Birds, and To Catch a Thief may be dealing with some frightful situations, but they never fail to dish out snappy words of wisdom along the way. Take a trip back through some of the director's retro thrillers with our favorite lines from Hitchcock heroines.

If you're hunting for Halloween costume inspiration, why not go way back and get ideas from some horror classics? Director Alfred Hitchcock was the master of big-screen chills, so we've gone through his considerable repertoire to bring you costumes inspired by his most iconic characters and films. Click through to find your perfect Hitchcockian costume — you'll be both timeless and relevant, since the Hitchcock trailer has the filmmaker on the pop culture radar again!