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Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho
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Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho (1990) (edit title/settings)

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Stephen Rebello's groundbreaking book offers the complete inside story on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's original Psycho, now seen as the forerunner of all modern horror thrillers. Rebello takes us behind the scenes for every step in the creation of this cinematic masterpiece-from the... read more

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A gripping behind-the-scenes look inside the classic suspense shocker—and the creative genius who revolutionized filmmaking.

First released in June 1960, Psycho altered the landscape of horror films forever. But just as compelling as the movie itself is the story behind it.

Stephen... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

A gripping behind-the-scenes look inside the classic suspense shocker—and the creative genius who revolutionized filmmaking.

First released in June 1960, Psycho altered the landscape of horror films forever. But just as compelling as the movie itself is the story behind it.

Stephen Rebello brings to life the creation of one of Hollywood’s most iconic films, from the story of Wisconsin murderer Ed Gein, the real-life inspiration for the character of Norman Bates, to Hitchcock’s groundbreaking achievements in cinematography, sound, editing, and promotion. Packed with captivating insights from the film’s stars, writers, and crewmembers, Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho is a riveting and definitive history of a signature Hitchcock cinematic masterpiece.

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In late November 1957, no one would have marked Plainfield as unlike any other hardscrabble, rawboned Wisconsin farm hamlet.

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1. THE AWFUL TRUTH
The Atrocities of Ed Gein
2. THE NOVEL
Yours Truly, Robert Bloch
3. THE DIRECTOR
The Trouble With Alfred
4. THE DEAL
Hitchcock Outmaneuvers
5. THE SCREENPLAYS
Writing Is Rewriting
6. PREPRODUCTION
The Studio
The Technical Crew
Casting
Production Design
Wardrobe
Makeup
Hitchcock vs. Censors: Round One
7. SHOOTING
Production #9401, Hitchcock’s “30-Day Picture”
A Set Divided
The Director Innovates
No Photographs, Please
Hitchcock Amuses Himself
Saul Bass and Screaming in the Shower
Arbogast Meets Mother
Endgame

8. POSTPRODUCTION
Retakes, Quibbles and Indecision
The Sound of Mother
The First Screenings
Sounds and Music
Titles
Hitchcock Braves Another Screening
Director vs. Censors Round Two
9. PUBLICITY
The Care and Handling of Psycho
10. THE RELEASE
The World Goes Psycho
Hitchcock and the Oscars: “Always a Bridesmaid?”
11. AFTERGLOW AND AFTERMATH
PSYCHO
Cast and Credits
And After Psycho
Psycho on Video
Psycho Sound Trace
THE FILMS OF ALFRED HITCHCOCK
Silent
Sound
Television
A NOTE ON SOURCES
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX

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  1. Stephen Rebello (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Marion Boyars
Country: England
Publication Date: 1990
ISBN: 071452915X
Page Count: 480

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  • Ed Gein--Psycho!

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