Since its release on this day (May 9) in 1958, Alfred Hitchcock's psychological mystery classic starring James Stewart has inspired several other filmmakers to try their hand at exploring themes of obsession and voyeurism. Here are other great works that delve into these themes. (Compiled by Thomas Tom)
Alfred Hitchcock's magnum opus was inspired by the novel 'The Living and The Dead', by Boileau-Narcejac, which follows private investigator Scottie Fergusson and his obsession with Madeline and the mystery surrounding her death.
Starring M.G. Ramachandran, it follows Ravi, a lawyer, who meets a mysterious woman who claims to be Sivagami, the wife of an ancient Tamil Pallava King.
George Dumurrier, a self-centred doctor, is suspected of the murder of his wife Susan. But, Monica, a stripper, bears a striking resemblance to Susan. Also considered to be an inspiration for Basic Instinct (1992)
Regarded as a remake of 'Vertigo', it follows Michael Courtland, who is mourning the deaths of his wife and daughter, suddenly finding a woman in Italy who bears a resemblance to his wife.
A comic parody by Mel Brooks, it follows Dr. Richard Thorndyke, and his appointment at the Psycho-Neurotic Institute for the Very, Very, Nervous, replacing another doctor, who died in very mysterious circumstances.
David Lynch's iconic television series which blends mystery, horror and supernatural genres, was inspired by Vertigo.
A surrealist and neo-noir mystery film by David Lynch (once again), has heavily influenced narratives from Hitchcock's works, blended with Lynch's surrealist filmmaking.