Cinematic Techniques In Alfred Hitchcock's Film Psycho

“But what if someone really good made a horror picture?” Hitchcock, released in 2012 is a biopic of the proclaimed master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins), and the making of his film Psycho. The biopic follows the trials and tribulations of Alfred Hitchcock. The director, Sacha Gervasi also shows the developing relationship between Hitchcock and his wife Alma (Helen Mirren), and though they encounter more setbacks; including jealousy between Alma and Janet (Scarlett Johansson) and trust, they eventually were able to produce a suspense masterpiece. Hitchcock overall conforms to any die-hard fan of Hitchcock and his films. The actor Anthony Hopkins plays Alfred Hitchcock. Anthony Hopkins brings commitment to his role, which translate to his effective performance. He is very articulate and makes his portrayal of Alfred Hitchcock come to life, and this is seen in the very beginning of the film as he basically discusses getting away with murder, and how he was inspired to produce Psycho. “Impersonation” is an understatement, for Hopkins brings so much to Hitchcock based on his personal life and career. What stood out the most is Hopkins posture, which portrays Hitchcock’s unique

The one very thing that stands out the most, though, are the costume designs. The costume designs conform to the overall look of the film. The costumes are designed by Julie Weiss, and although Hitchcock is a modern film the costumes give a late 50s look. Hitchcock wears nothing but suits in the film and this focuses our attention to his most important feature— his posture and the fact that he is the man in charge. The costumes serve as a way of communication to reveal characters personality, for example, Janet wears fitted yet sophisticated clothing, thus subconsciously affecting viewers’ perceptions of her. Overall, Hitchcock has a combination of many elements such as beautiful lighting, creative camera work, and smooth