Alfred Hitchcock’s early influences included his fascination with cinema and the psychological aspects of storytelling. Growing up in a Victorian household, he experienced strict discipline, which shaped his perspective on fear and tension in film. His work as a title card designer during the silent film era honed his skills in visual storytelling. Additionally, Hitchcock's interest in human psychology, fostered by his experiences with crime, led him to explore themes of guilt and obsession in his renowned thrillers.