7. Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock, born in 1899, was a British film director renowned for suspense classics like ‘Psycho’ and ‘Vertigo.’ However, his legacy is marred by reports of abusive behavior toward actresses. Notably, during the filming of ‘The Birds,’ Hitchcock allegedly subjected Tippi Hedren to psychological bullying, including unwanted sexual advances and coercive tactics. Hedren recounted that Hitchcock demanded she be sexually available to him and retaliated when she rejected his advances, even manipulating scenes to cause her distress. (theguardian.com) These accounts have led to a reevaluation of Hitchcock’s personal conduct in contrast to his cinematic achievements.
