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The Infamous Shower Scene In The 1960's Film Psycho
The infamous shower scene in the 1960 film ‘Psycho’ For it being made in 1960, this film is edited very well. There is perfect transitions into the story and what is going on. It definitely draws you in, whether you like classic movies or not. The editing goes at a slower pace and then builds up as the stabbing starts to happen. The editing creates super suspense. The shot being utilized in this scene is the direct cut. The editing in this clip is quite good. The editing builds up the suspense of the scene just right. The editing creates an illusion in this scene that makes you feel like you are there so you do not fully notice that you are not seeing any nudity or the knife actually stabbing the body. “It is deservedly one of the most
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