"An examination of the 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 production
actors and challenges of their roles
extended literary analysis of the film
and the film's effect on audiences"--Provided by publisher."This is an examination of the ground-breaking 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. The book features 16 photographs, notes, bibliography and index."--BOOK JACKET.
Includes bibliographical references and index.