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78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene 2017

This documentary explores the creation of Alfred Hitchcock's groundbreaking shower scene from Psycho. Examining the 78 camera setups and 52 edits within the three-minute sequence, it reveals how the film redefined screen violence and heightened the sense of danger for audiences. The film features commentary from filmmakers Guillermo del Toro, Eli Roth, and Peter Bogdanovich, as well as actress Jamie Lee Curtis and author Bret Easton Ellis, offering insights into its lasting impact on cinema.

This documentary explores the creation of Alfred Hitchcock's groundbreaking shower scene from Psycho. Examining the 78 camera setups and 52 edits within the three-minute sequence, it reveals how the film redefined screen violence and heightened the sense of danger for audiences. The film features commentary from filmmakers Guillermo del Toro, Eli Roth, and Peter Bogdanovich, as well as actress Jamie Lee Curtis and author Bret Easton Ellis, offering insights into its lasting impact on cinema.

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74

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7.9

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7.3 /10

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72

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1.00/5

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