Frenzy (1972) - Quotes

Master of Shock Presents a Shocking Masterpiece

Taglines: From the Master of Shock... A Shocking Masterpiece!

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A Necktie with a Deadly Twist

Taglines: Just an ordinary necktie used with a deadly new twist.

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A New Twist on Hitchcock's Legacy

Taglines: A deadly new twist from the original Hitchcock.

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A Missing Tie Causes Conversation

Inspector Oxford: Mr. Rusk. You're not wearing your tie.

Bob Rusk: [speechless; Defeated, Rusk drops the trunk to the floor] I...

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Tourist Expectations and Morbid Curiosities

Solicitor in Pub: Let's hope he slips up soon.

Doctor in Pub: In one way I rather hope he doesn't. We haven't had a good juicy series of sex murders since Christie. And they're so good for the tourist trade. Foreigners somehow expect the squares of London to be fog-wreathed, full of hansom cabs and littered with ripped whores, don't you think?

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Discussion of a Notorious Criminal

Solicitor in Pub: We were just talking about the tie murderer, Maisie. You'd better watch out.

Maisie, Barmaid: [salaciously] He rapes them first, doesn't he?

Solicitor in Pub: Yes, I believe he does.

Doctor in Pub: Well I suppose it's nice to know that every cloud has a silver lining.

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A Matrimonial Announcement from Mr. Blaney

Richard Blaney: [announcing himself to his wife's receptionist] You can inform Mrs. Blaney that one of her less successful exercises in matrimony has come to see her.

Monica Barling: And who shall I say is calling?

Richard Blaney: Mr. Blaney.

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Reflections on Human Desires and Disgust

Hotel porter: Just thinking about the lusts of men makes me want to heave. He spoke French, Spanish and German while in service.

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Inspector Oxford Addresses Mr. Rusk's Attire

Chief Inspector Oxford: Mr. Rusk. You're not wearing your tie.

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Understanding Psychopathy and Discretion in Crime

Chief Inspector Oxford: No, discretion is not traditionally the strong suit of the psychopath, dear. Believe me, that's what we're dealing with. You ought to read his wife's divorce petition.

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Commentary on Modern Women's Choices

Chief Inspector Oxford: I expect she'll turn up sooner or later. These days, ladies abandon their honor far more readily than their clothes.

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Frenzy - Richard Blaney

Richard Blaney: Do I look like a sex murderer to you? Can you imagine me creeping around London, strangling all those women with ties? That's ridiculous... For a start, I only own two.

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