Psycho

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Analysis by Ryan Henry

Transcript of Psycho

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Analysis by Ryan Henry

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The distorted titled symbolises

split personality.

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Establishing shot, as if the killer

is scanning for their victim.

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Phoenix, Arizona is not the most

populated city in America, symbol

that it could happen to anyone.

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Date without year. This is so

whoever watches, whenever they

watch it realises that it could

happen at any time.

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Specific time. Could be an

indication that this is a police

report.

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The killer has found their victim.

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Man in position of higher power

over woman.

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Sound

The same string symphony is played

throughout the whole film. With some parts

slower than others, it is used to set all

different types of moods, but at the same

keeping the mood time always keeping the

mood of tension

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Conventions Black and white

City

Sting music

Female victim

Male killer

Sex