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78/52: Hitchcock's Shower Scene

Original title: 78/52
  • 2017
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 31m
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7.3/10
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78/52: Hitchcock's Shower Scene (2017)
An unprecedented look at the iconic shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho,' the "man behind the curtain", and the screen murder that profoundly changed the course of world cinema.
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An unprecedented look at the iconic shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960), the "man behind the curtain", and the screen murder that profoundly changed the course of world cinema.An unprecedented look at the iconic shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960), the "man behind the curtain", and the screen murder that profoundly changed the course of world cinema.An unprecedented look at the iconic shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960), the "man behind the curtain", and the screen murder that profoundly changed the course of world cinema.

  • Director
    • Alexandre O. Philippe
  • Writer
    • Alexandre O. Philippe
  • Stars
    • Marli Renfro
    • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Tere Carrubba
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    3.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alexandre O. Philippe
    • Writer
      • Alexandre O. Philippe
    • Stars
      • Marli Renfro
      • Alfred Hitchcock
      • Tere Carrubba
    • 30User reviews
    • 91Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

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    Marli Renfro
    Marli Renfro
    • Self - Janet Leigh's Body Double
    Alfred Hitchcock
    Alfred Hitchcock
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Tere Carrubba
    Tere Carrubba
    • Self - Alfred Hitchcock's Granddaughter
    Alan Barnette
    Alan Barnette
    • Self - Producer, 'Hitchcock'
    Richard Stanley
    Richard Stanley
    • Self - Director, 'Hardware'
    Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    • Self
    Bret Easton Ellis
    Bret Easton Ellis
    • Self - Author, 'American Psycho'
    Leigh Whannell
    Leigh Whannell
    • Self - Writer, 'Saw' - 'Insidious'
    Karyn Kusama
    Karyn Kusama
    • Self - Director, 'The Invitation' - 'Jennifer's Body'
    Peter Bogdanovich
    Peter Bogdanovich
    • Self - Director, 'The Last Picture Show'
    Scott Spiegel
    Scott Spiegel
    • Self
    Daniel Noah
    Daniel Noah
    • Self
    Mick Garris
    Mick Garris
    • Self
    Stephen Rebello
    Stephen Rebello
    • Self
    Marco Calavita
    Marco Calavita
    • Self - Professor, Department of Communication & Media Studies, Sonoma State University
    Eli Roth
    Eli Roth
    • Self
    Howie Movshovitz
    Howie Movshovitz
    • Self
    Illeana Douglas
    Illeana Douglas
    • Self
    • Director
      • Alexandre O. Philippe
    • Writer
      • Alexandre O. Philippe
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    • Trivia
      The shower scene in Psycho (1960) consists of 78 camera setups and 52 cuts, hence the documentary's title.
    • Goofs
      According to Hitchcock's make-up artist Jack Barron, the chocolate syrup used in the shower scene was Bosco brand, not Hershey's.
    • Connections
      Features The Arrival of a Train (1896)

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    5/10
    lacking any new insight...
    As a Hitchcock fan, the premise of 78/52 really excited me. Like many cinephiles, I love Psycho...for its boldness, brilliant pacing and unforgettable performances.

    One thing I enjoyed about 78/52 was the collective passion for the subject matter (the famous Psycho "shower scene"). The excitement from the filmmaker and interviewees was quite contagious; making the film very watchable from beginning to end.

    I enjoyed the film's exploration of the shower scene's impact on cinema; specifically, its influence on Scorsese (and Raging Bull) as well as how the scene inspired an entire genre of subsequent 'slasher' films.

    BUT...with that said, I struggled to find "new news". There is extensive research and discussion on Hitchcock and Psycho. A lot has already been explored. I found that 78/52 fell short of offering any fresh insight. Maybe it is because the documentary's interviews (mostly with with film editors) felt like a series of fanboys gushing over Hitchcock's brilliance. I found this to be quite tedious.

    Lastly, I think the film needed to discuss Hitchcock's (unhealthy) relationship with women as an influence on his obsession with the shower scene. It is well-documented that Hitchcock subjected some of his actresses to forms of abuse (Tippi Hedren, Vera Miles). While Janet Leigh was always extremely professional/positive toward Hitchcock, I think the Psycho's shower scene desperately needs examination of Hitchcock, his own sexual obsessions with voyeurism and his general view of women.

    If you're Hitchcock fan, I think you'll find 78/52 quite satisfying; even if it does fall a bit short of something new.
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    • Release date
      • October 13, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 78/52
    • Production companies
      • Exhibit A Pictures
      • ARTE
      • Milkhaus
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $37,664
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,738
      • Oct 15, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $46,838
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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