De Palma, Brian
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
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...influenced by Alfred Hitchcock , he is especially known for bloody, shocking, and suspenseful thrillers. Sometimes accused of voyeurism and misogyny, De Palma has also been praised for his visual stylishness and technical virtuosity. His first feature, the...