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Understanding the Significance of Hitchcock's Psycho
54:04 - 59:35 (05:30)
Psycho's iconic shower scene was crucial because it shattered audience expectations and defied the typical horror movie script by killing off its main character halfway through the film, subverting centuries of storytelling tradition.
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The hosts discuss their favorite scary movies, including Zombieland and Scream, and share some behind-the-scenes trivia.
54:04 - 55:03 (00:58)
Summary
The hosts discuss their favorite scary movies, including Zombieland and Scream, and share some behind-the-scenes trivia.
ChapterUnderstanding the Significance of Hitchcock's Psycho
EpisodeSelects: Josh and Chuck's List of Horror Movies that Changed the Genre
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The iconic screen mask in the movie "Psycho" was reportedly an off-the-shelf mask, but it added to the unsettling nature of the character's obsession with pretending to be his own mother, which was inspired by the real-life murderer, Ed Gein.
55:03 - 57:51 (02:48)
Summary
The iconic screen mask in the movie "Psycho" was reportedly an off-the-shelf mask, but it added to the unsettling nature of the character's obsession with pretending to be his own mother, which was inspired by the real-life murderer, Ed Gein.
ChapterUnderstanding the Significance of Hitchcock's Psycho
EpisodeSelects: Josh and Chuck's List of Horror Movies that Changed the Genre
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The iconic horror film "Psycho" has a lasting legacy due to director Alfred Hitchcock's ability to subvert audience expectations by killing off the protagonist halfway through, breaking traditional horror movie scripts and shocking audiences everywhere.
57:51 - 59:35 (01:44)
Summary
The iconic horror film "Psycho" has a lasting legacy due to director Alfred Hitchcock's ability to subvert audience expectations by killing off the protagonist halfway through, breaking traditional horror movie scripts and shocking audiences everywhere.