The infamous shower scene in Psycho has become one of the most well known as discussed movie scenes in Horror film history, thanks to my talented cinematographer, John L. Russell and musical composer, Bernard Herrmann. With the scene’s duration running for less than a mere three minutes, it was essential to convey Marion’s death in a direct, yet enthralling manner. Using techniques such as camera angles, lighting, the use of props and sound effects, the audience is quickly convinced of the illusion that Marion has been brutally stabbed. Over 70 different camera angles feature in the shower scene, including shower-head shots, cuts from the killer’s point of view, and the scene through Marion’s eyes. Along with constant close ups of Hershey’s
