In 'Psycho' how has Alfred Hitchcock created tension throughout the film and what effect does this have on us as viewers?
In ‘Psycho’ how has Alfred Hitchcock created tension throughout the film and what effect does this have on us as viewers?
Alfred Hitchcock was a famous director during the late 1950’s and early 60’s. He was born in 1899 and died in 1980. He was known as the master of suspense for creating tense and thrilling films including ‘Psycho’ and ‘The birds.’ In 1960 Psycho was released and was a big hit in Great Britain and America. This film shows how a young woman, Marion, falls in love and steals a large amount of money and to then begin a new life away with her boyfriend. As she runs away, she finds a motel to spend the night. Strange and scary things begin to happen here and the level of suspense and suspicion begins to rise. Tense films make us, as viewers, insecure and unsure about the environment around us. Most thrillers can relate to everyday happenings making us feel that anything could happen to us. There are many tense moments in ‘Psycho’ including the famous Shower scene and the unexpected discovery in the fruit cellar!