Defunctland: The History of Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies

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Defunctland goes back to Universal Studios Florida with Kevin discussing the opening day attraction, Alfred Hitchock: The Art of Making Movies.

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[Boonesman]

"So it was replaced by a modern attraction, based on another landmark of cinema..."


*_SHREK_*

[klondikefive]

When Jimmy Stewart says "Hi, I'm Jimmy Stewart, " I burst out laughing because I thought it was someone doing an imitation.

[hambone.fakenamington]

The editing on those Hitchcock-y opening credits was perfect.

[xingcat]

I find it really sad that a lot of the actor-driven and audience-participation attractions at Universal and Hollywood Studios and in amusement parks overall have been replaced with things that are simply branded with company properties.

[JeffFrmJoisey]

I saw this attraction in August 16, 1994. It was an "audience participation" attraction, and my girlfriend at the time was picked for the carousel scene! We really hammed it up that day, she also got picked to be on stage for "Earthquake!" I got picked to be on stage at the Ghostbusters and Murder She Wrote attractions!!! Crazy vay-cay!!!

[RedRobinYum]

"Guests entered a new, thrilling GARBAGE FIRE"

[ChrisB]

This attraction was what caused me to fall in love with Hitchcock films. I remember the first time I visited this attraction as a kid. I was fascinated by the props in this attraction, and the shower scene from Pyscho. Now as an adult who still loves Hitchcock films, I truly cherish what this attraction did for me as a kid. Thank you for the amazing video Kevin!

[TopekaBodega]

I remember going on this ride when I was 4 years old, not knowing who Alfred Hitchcock was, and still I thought this was the coolest attraction. The ride itself did such a good job explaining the films that a literal child could understand it

[GannJerrod]

Old Jimmy Stewart sounds like a bad Jimmy Stewart impression.

[peanutismint]

Never knew this was what Shrek replaced. What a sad substitution. I wish they'd bring back more attractions *about* movies.... :-(

[Joi_Robb]

This is one attraction I have never heard of but am so sad it's gone. I really like Alfred Hitchcock and his movies...I really miss the guest interaction in live action skits in cast member shows..Also realizing the shreck attraction is still playing in 2018 is unsettling. Great video as always though sad to see them gone

[JLndon]

I swear watching defunctland makes me feel like i missed so much by not visiting Orlando as a kid. I mean i grew up in Southern California so i got to go check out Universal Studios, Disneyland, and even worked at Magic Mountain. But as a kid i would have flipped over a full Hitchcock exhibit. Also the Murder She Wrote one sounded awesome.

[sXeblues]

That miniature re-creation of the buildings from Rear Window, and the binoculars to spy at the oblivious inhabitants of them through, was one of my favorite parts of the Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies walkthrough... I have vivid memories of it, to this day. While Psycho is my favorite of his movies, and as such, naturally, I also got a big kick out of the shower scene re-creation, as well as was obsessed with the Psycho house, itself. I always thought Rear Window offered up this significant and poignant commentary on voyeurism and living vicariously through others, which is even more relevant this day in age, with the advent of social media, vlogging and other such things. I'll never forget it!

[jimmypawlowski]

Thank you for playing all star when shrek came in 😂

[squishycow]

An episode of My literal favorite YouTube series, UPLOADED ON MY BIRTHDAY😍😍😍

[truthbu]

Great tribute!
I'll never forget that my Dad was picked to be the stand in playing Norman Bates. He played the shower scene from Psycho. Seeing him in a dress was hysterical because we didn't know what he had been picked for. The entire family was in hysterics. Great memory. Thank you!

[CTKaraokeQueen]

As someone who took a film class that was solely about Hitchcock films and required me to watch a number of them, I am truly devastated that this no longer exists. I would give anything to get to walk through and see some of the props. However, I’m eternally grateful that you make these videos highlighting exemplary attractions from Universal’s past, as well as other attractions :)

[Clay]

The Rear Window setpiece was incredible. I wish I had taken pictures of everything back then.

[randomcookieboy]

Dude your intros just keep getting better. Keep up the good work!

[CommaV]

Oh replacing Alfred Hitchcock with fucking shrek. When he said that I physically cringed.