Directed by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock, Rebecca (1940) is a timeless psychological thriller and gothic romance. Based on Daphne du Maurier’s acclaimed novel, the film follows a shy young woman (Joan Fontaine) who marries the wealthy widower Maxim de Winter (Laurence Olivier). Upon arriving at his imposing estate, Manderley, she finds herself living in the shadow of Rebecca — Maxim’s glamorous and enigmatic first wife whose influence seems to permeate every corner of the house. As secrets unfold and tension escalates, she must confront the truth about Rebecca’s past and her husband's darkest secret.

This Academy Award-winning film blends romance, suspense, and psychological depth, capturing Hitchcock’s mastery in storytelling and atmospheric dread. Rebecca remains one of the most influential classics in cinematic history.