

78/52
- Documentary
The most famous murder scene in movie history comprises 78 camera settings and 52 cuts: the shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. 78/52 tells the story of the man behind the curtain and his greatest obsession.
78/52 is a 2017 documentary that explores the creation of cinema's most iconic murder scene: the shower sequence from Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. Through archival footage and expert analysis, the film examines how Hitchcock's meticulous direction—using 78 camera setups and 52 cuts—revolutionized filmmaking and left an indelible mark on horror cinema.
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Emilie GermainMarion Crane
Osgood PerkinsSelf
Peter BogdanovichSelf
Guillermo del ToroSelf
Eli RothSelf
Jamie Lee CurtisSelf
Aaron MoorheadSelf
Elijah WoodSelf
Bret Easton EllisSelf- Alan BarnetteSelf
- Amy E. DuddlestonSelf
- Bill KrohnSelf
Bob MurawskiSelf
Neil MarshallSelf- Chris InnisSelf

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When was 78/52 released?
78/52 was released on October 13, 2017.
What is 78/52 about?
The documentary focuses on Alfred Hitchcock's creative process behind the shower murder scene in Psycho, detailing the technical and artistic choices that made it the most famous murder scene in movie history.
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78/52 is available on various streaming platforms and digital rental services; availability varies by region and platform.
Is 78/52 a full-length feature?
Yes, 78/52 is a feature-length documentary that provides an in-depth look at the Psycho shower scene and Hitchcock's filmmaking approach.

















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