The Psycho file : a comprehensive guide to Hitchcock's classic shocker /
Smith, Joseph W.,1960-
Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co., Publishers,
c2009.
"An examination of the 1960 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, including the story's origins in real-life graverobber Ed Gein. The book presents material from the script and how it was adapted from Robert Bloch's novel; details of the production; actors and challenges of their roles; extended literary analysis of the film; and the film's effect on audiences"--Provided by publisher.
"An examination of the 1960 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, including the story's origins in real-life graverobber Ed Gein. The book presents material from the script and how it was adapted from Robert Bloch's novel; details of the production; actors and challenges of their roles; extended literary analysis of the film; and the film's effect on audiences"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: we all go a little mad sometimes -- He stole her corpse: Gein and Bloch -- Do you mind if I look at your book? Stefano and Hitchcock -- The nuts and bolts: Hitchcock and his crew -- Look at the picture, please: a detailed analysis of the film. I hate having to be with you in a place like this: titles and windows -- Let's all talk about Marion, shall we? Marion & Sam -- She sat there while I dumped it out: Caroline and Cassidy -- Am I acting as if there's something wrong? Marion and Marion -- Dirty night: Marion and Norman -- Blood! blood! Marion and mom -- He had to erase the crime: Norman and us -- If you still haven't come to your senses: Sam and Arbogast -- People just come and go: Arbogast and Norman -- A bad day coming: Sam and Lila -- I can handle a sick old woman: Lila and mom -- As if from a deep sleep: Richmond and Norman -- Two personalities: Psycho and psycho -- Want to check the picture again? Psycho and its themes -- The whole story: Psycho and its moral implications -- And that still wasn't enough: aftermath. They'll see and they'll know: Psycho and its viewers -- After the murder, Norman returned: sequels and spin-offs.
Psycho (Motion picture : 1960)