Alfred Hitchcock's movies remain popular decades after his death, and some of his classics have just been added to Netflix. Hitchcock was one of the greatest directors of his generation, and he has continued to influence the medium for many years, especially in certain genres. Known as the "Master of Suspense", Hitchcock was known for his gripping thrillers, many of which have aged beautifully. Hitchcock's best movies are just as powerful as ever, with the capacity to surprise and delight audiences more than most modern blockbusters.

Hitchcock was one of the first directors to establish his own cult of celebrity, appearing on TV and famously giving himself cameos in his movies. While there had been many popular directors before him, not many were media icons in the same vein. This is partly why Hitchcock has remained such a towering figure over the years, although the quality of his work speaks for itself. Hitchcock has tons of great movies for fans to discover, but his most popular classics also have a lot of rewatch value. Fortunately, fans can new watch or rewatch some of his best hits on Netflix.

Netflix's new Hitchcock collection features some of the director's underrated gems, like Frenzy and The Man Who Knew Too Much. There are also several movies inspired by Hitchcock, to demonstrate how other great directors have taken notes from his work. The most exciting part of the new collection is the inclusion of some unimpeachable Hitchcock classics. Vertigo, Rear Window and The Birds all represent the peak of the director's powers, and for anyone unsure where to start with Hitchcock's extensive filmography.

Alfred Hitchcock and James Stewart always seemed to get the best out of one another, as evidenced by Vertigo and Rear Window. Stewart was known for his relatable everyman persona, which slots into Hitchcock's love of the "wrong man" trope. In both movies, Stewart plays a man who stumbles onto a violent criminal case, before finding himself in the crosshairs. , just like in Rope or Lifeboat, while Vertigo is a sprawling, labyrinthine thriller set against the uneven backdrop of San Francisco.

, released in 1963 just as he started to take his foot off the gas. Tippi Hedren stars as a woman caught up in a series of unexplained violent bird attacks. It's a striking environmental tale about nature fighting back against humanity's wanton disregard for the planet, with an ending that leaves audiences with a lot to think about. The Birds is just as bold and stylish as any of Hitchcock's best movies, with the added bonus that Hedren plays one of the director's strongest female characters.

Many of Hitchcock's movies have aged beautifully, meaning that the director has retained his prestige to a higher degree than some of his contemporaries. , and more fervent admirers can always unearth some of his less famous movies, like Spellbound or The Lady Vanishes. Hitchcock's twisty narratives, bold directing choices and A-list talent mean that his movies can even appeal to those who wouldn't normally be interested in older films.

Hitchcock helped shape the language of modern cinema, and his influence is so profound that many directors are still taking cues from his classics. His movies still look so good because . Aside from the filmmakers who are obvious disciples of Hitchcock, like Brian De Palma and David Fincher, it might be surprising to discover how many thrillers, horror movies and mysteries use the same rhythms that Hitchcock did. With some of his classics now on Netflix, it's a great time to step into Hitchcock's world, whether it's a first visit or just one of many.