Inits. for cinephiles

TMC

Think of a classic movie channel that shares its initials with a famous director known for suspense and often features his films.

Inits." is short for initials, so the clue asks for the starting letters of a phrase cinephiles (movie lovers) would recognize. "TMC" stands for Turner Classic Movies, a well-known network beloved by film buffs. The answer plays on the idea that cinephiles would instantly associate these initials with their favorite classic movie channel.