1999 marked the 100th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema and an unrivalled master of suspense.

The filmmakers have decided to pay tribute to the famous film director by adapting some of the stories from his personal collection, striving to emulate his style. Each episode is a self-contained story in which Alfred Hitchcock reveals one of his professional secrets, introducing viewers to all the nuances of fear, the degrees of horror and the flavours of a nightmare.

• Episode 1:  Reverse effect
• Episode 2: The Sad Sonnet
• Episode 3: A Sanctuary in the Heavens
• Episode 4: A Matter of Honour
• Episode 5: The Costs of Imagination
• Episode 6: Not the best day at the end of September
• Episode 7: A reckoning that lasts for eternity
• Episode 8:  If it weren't for you, ... Mama