Auteur Theory
The auteur theory is the belief that the director of a film is seen as the author. An auteur has complete creative control of a film and stamps his own individual style on it. An auteur will have a distinct and recognisable approach to film making and the themes in the film, these traits will be consistent through their body of work. This theory was introduced by Francois Truffaut, and later exposed in detail by author Andrew Sarris which then evoked an unheard of respect for Hollywood cinema. A great example of a director as an auteur is the late Alfred Hitchcock, his array of films show a clear consistency in theme, style and interior meaning. ... Aside from the obvious regularityof horror and shock in his films, (much like director Wes Craven, and author Stephen King) the visual style, narrative story telling and themes of his movies justify the auteur theory also. ... The auteur theory though, is not without its criticisms.