78 camera setups and 52 cuts comprise the infamous shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, a moment that has shaped modern cinema.
“78 shots & 52 cuts that changed cinema forever”
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78 camera setups and 52 cuts comprise the infamous shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, a moment that has shaped modern cinema.
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Marion Crane, portrayed by Janet Leigh, meets her fate in the shower at the Bates Motel in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film Psycho. The scene, consisting of 78 camera setups and 52 cuts, is a focal point of 78/52, a documentary directed by Alexandre O. Philippe. Premiering at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, the film features insights from film scholars and directors, including Elijah Wood. It details the technical precision and cultural impact of this iconic moment, which continues to influence filmmakers today.
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The GuardianThere’s too much detail, not enough thought, in this analysis of the infamous shower scene.
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- See the breakdown of Psycho's famous shower scene.
- Discover insights from filmmakers and critics.
- Find out why Psycho remains culturally significant.
Did You Know
- The documentary is titled 78/52 because of the 78 camera setups and 52 cuts in the shower scene.
- It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2017.
- The film has an 88% approval rating from 88 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Metacritic assigned the film a score of 74 out of 100 based on 20 critics.
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What is the significance of the title 78/52?
The title refers to the 78 camera setups and 52 cuts used in the shower scene of the 1960 film Psycho.
When did 78/52 premiere?
It premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
What was the Rotten Tomatoes rating for 78/52?
On Rotten Tomatoes, 88% of 88 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10.
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