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How does Alfred Hitchcock create suspense and tension preceding and during the shower scene?
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How does Alfred Hitchcock create suspense and tension preceding and during the shower scene? One of 'Psychos' most acclaimed aspects is that of the successful and effective use of suspense and tension. It is evident after watching the film, that Alfred Hitchcock believes in atmosphere, mood and audience emotion to be the chief concern in film making. To explain how Hitchcock creates suspense and tension we must first ascertain the various key methods, techniques and devices used in the production of the film; then to distinguish the in-film effects, parallels and references. Imagery and symbolism are also major factors in portraying the themes and morals. Most of the characters' decisions and personality changes seem to be based around the notion of normality and abnormality, and the pivotal difference between the two. Darkness and light, good and bad, right and wrong. Every sub-story event or meaning relates directly or indirectly...
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