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Secrets, Suspense, and Twists: Exploring Hitchcock & Dahl

Instructor(s): Gretchen Nordleaf-Nelson

Half-Day


Left: Alfred Hitchcock on the set of his film The Birds; Right: Roald Dahl's study - Britannica ImageQuest

MORNING JUNE TERM – Many students love stories that make their hearts race, their minds spin, and keep them guessing until the very end. In this class students stepped into the shadowy world of suspense and thrillers! They uncovered the secrets behind what makes a story truly thrilling by diving into the works of two masters of mystery—legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and twisted storyteller Roald Dahl. Together, they analyzed films and stories and learned how artists use tension, surprises, and shocking twists.