Alfred Hitchcock called his wife "Mother" as a term that likely reflected a common mid-20th century slang or affectionate way some husbands referred to their wives. There is no strong evidence suggesting any unusual or deeply symbolic reason beyond that cultural context. This usage appeared in dramatizations like the Netflix series "Monster: The Ed Gein Story," but it was likely an expression of endearment or habit rather than anything more significant. His wife Alma Reville was not just a spouse but also an important collaborator in his filmmaking, notably on movies like Psycho. The affectionate term might have been influenced by the social norms and familial dynamics of that era, where wives often took on nurturing, mother-like roles in family settings, which could have led to such a nickname. Therefore, the reference to "Mother" was a form of affectionate or colloquial address rather than indicating anything unusual in their relationship.
