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Psycho takes place in Phoenix, Arizona and is the story of Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) and her desperate attempt to save her husband-to-be, Sam Loomis (John Gavin) from debts that are preventing them from having a happy marriage. When Marion comes across $40,000 at her job at a real-estate office, she sees this as an opportunity to end all woes. She takes the money and leaves town without a trace. After a few days on the run, Marion ends up at an isolated motel which plays a major role in the scenes to come. Meanwhile, back in Phoenix, Sam grows worried about Marion after he learns that she has been missing for a few days. He, a

Hitchcock’s music and sound editing during tense scenes was also able to thrill the audience. The high-pitched music which has been made popular by Psycho was successful in raising the tension. This effect is evident in tense scenes such as the one where Marion sees her boss while driving out of town and when the murders occur. The sound editing in Psycho helped to manipulate the emotions of the audience. For example, the sound editing in the shower scene added to the atmosphere of the scene. When Marion dies, the bathroom becomes calm and quiet, with the only sound coming from the dripping of the water in the shower. This helped create a tranquil atmosphere that helped to emphasis the fact that the main character is dead.

The special effects in this film may not seem like a big deal now, as we have grown accustomed to the eye-dazzling effects

One such scene in which the audience’s senses are played on by Hitchcock is the controversial shower murder scene. Hitchc

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