For this essay I have chosen to write about the shower scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’. In this essay I will give a brief background of the film and the film score, and then will go on to analyze the shower scene in detail with particular reference to the score and its influences. The film ‘Psycho’ was released in 1960 and was directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock. The film was a huge success as it was unlike any film that had ever been made before. In the film, Hitchcock pushed the
century; Sir Alfred Hitchcock was truly one of the architects of modern day horror cinema. He pioneered many shot techniques and got rid of the old horror movies plot clichés and presented the audience with fascinating characters and storylines. His influence can still be seen in cinema today and there are many directors whose films are inspired by Hitchcock, thus making him considered as one of England’s best ever directors. For this dissertation I would like to talk about how Hitchcock’s famous film
While utilizing his odd personality and vigorous work ethic, Alfred Hitchcock directed over 50 feature films in 50 years that introduced many exotic moviemaking techniques that create maximum suspense and anxiety for the viewers, truly earning his nickname, “Master of Suspense.” Hitchcock introduced many “firsts” in the movie making business and the techniques he used can still be seen in thriller and horror movies made today. Alfred Hitchcock may not have changed the world politically, economically
engage, control, or influence the desires of a crowd in order to direct its behavior toward a specific action. A perfect example of this is in Alfred Hitchcock's movie Psycho. He uses many forms of psychological manipulation through a persons sense of hearing and sense of sight. Hitchcock even uses what you don't see to control the audiences emotions. Hitchcock's use of eerie music, minor notes and chords engages audiences and puts them on the edge of their seats. An example of this is everytime Norman
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, born on the 13 of August 1899 in Leytonstone, England 1. Known as the master of suspense, he made over 50 feature films in six decades. along with his television episodes, he created and appeared in2. Some of Hitchcock’s most famous films are psycho, north by northwest, vertigo. After making his early British films, he got big in Britain. By 1955 he moved and became a united states citizen 3. A film critic, John Russel Taylor, said about Hitchcock’s film making and storytelling
Through Music and Camera Angles Some of the best horror films out there are the classics, the ones that not only set the standards for all other horror films, but inspired them. Psycho (1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin, and Janet Leigh, is one of those classics. Psycho begins realistically - the audience is introduced to Marion Crane, a young woman working in a real estate office who, while leading an average life, is unsatisfied. She has money
‘The Birds’ (1963) is the second film I have chosen it’s one of Alfred Hitchcock's finest works. The plot is very simple, almost silly: Birds begin attacking the small town of Bodega Bay. Unlike Hitchcock's other works, in this film rather than the humans being the villain the animals are. There are no disturbed pathological killers, just birds. One of the things I noticed about ‘The Birds’ is the references to its predecessor, ‘Psycho’ the various references to birds that are either very subtle or
The movie Psycho by Alfred Hitchcock is a movie that has gone down as one of the greatest movies ever made. The movie is a household name, and in the Horror genre, the movie is a hallmark which redefined the genre for generations to come. It would be an overstatement to say that the techniques used in this movie were invented by Hitchcock. However, it was Hitchcock who explored these methods in the movie Psycho, setting the standards for horror movies for generations to come, with a lot of the practices
emotion and anxiety in the film? Take Psycho for example if the shower scene was shot with a male in the shower instead of a female would it have made a difference. I feel that horror has pegged females to be weak for centuries and because of this switching gender roles won’t make a difference to the overall effect of the movie to some people. Over the years there have been many horror movies, sequels, and remakes. Horror is something can
the audience suffer as much as possible.” This is a famous quote from one of the most clever and witty directors of all time, Alfred Hitchcock. He worked hard throughout his life, which is how he managed to change the world through the power of entertainment. Alfred Hitchcock created the most revolutionary films of his time because of his early life, his filmmaking process, his successes, and his impact on culture. Alfred Hitchcock’s early life had a large impact on his successful career. His early