“Joe is Frankenstein,” Hitchcock remarked early in the evening, referring to Boyd’s presence and effect at the creation of the Sixties counter-culture. “I am one of his monsters.” ...

David Fincher and Ben Affleck Are Remaking a Hitchcock Classic. By Aisha Harris. Jan 13, 2015 3:46 PM. Ben Affleck and David Fincher. Photo illustration by Slate.

As a rule, the works of great directors like Alfred Hitchcock ought not be touched. But if there is anyone who could potentially pull of a solid Hitchcock remake, it’s the team behind Gone Girl ...