When we think of classic suspense films, one name comes to mind: Alfred Hitchcock. But film history is rich with other thrillers that kept audiences both then and now at the edge of their seats. Filmmakers knew how to titillate and how to raise the hair on the back of our necks. Of course, the shock factor is the easiest element to point to for what makes a film suspenseful, yet many classic films were much more subtle. They manipulate our emotions in such a way that we find ourselves in a state of awe before we even fully comprehend what we got ourselves into. If you’re ready to graduate from Hitchcock and want to delve deeper into the canon of classic suspense films, here are some I personally recommend. These are all available to rent on DVD Netflix: