The Psycho File

<p> An examination of the groundbreaking 1960 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock including the story's origins in real-life graverobber Ed Gein. The book presents material from the script and how it was adapted from Robert Bloch's novel; details of the film's production particularly the shower scene and other technical difficulties; actors and the challenges of their roles; extended literary analysis of the film covering such devices as irony symbol theme motif and foil; and the film's effect on audiences. Features 16 photographs notes bibliography and index.</p>