Monday, May 12, 2014

1960-1970


Origin: Psycho is the greatest horror thriller film of all time. The film originates from the United States in 1960. It was directed by Alfred Hitchcock just like Rear Window was. The film was released under Hitchcock's own Shamley Productions. It was inspired by the novel, Psycho. 

Purpose: The purpose of this film was so that Alfred Hitchcock could change the entire genre of horror and thriller films. The film used more violence and murder than majority of the previous ones. Many directors and critics advised Hitchcock to not create the film, because it went against the normal horror film idea. Hitchcock sought out to change the views of the mass and create a new masterpiece for generations to come. 

Value: The 1960's was the age of youth and the teenagers from the baby boom. After having seen the effects of war and how the "old ways" worked, these teens began following new ideas. This film was similar to the teens, because Hitchcock wanted to create something new for people to enjoy. Movies that contained violence and sexual interactions became more popular and as a result there was a new film code by the MPAA. Movies like the James Bond series and Psycho included these themes and became more popular among youth. This film was the best representation of this time, because it showed the change in thought and the rebellion against the old ideas.

Limitations: This film had a lot of value, however there were some limitations. The film didn't talk about the baby boom or the change in thought among youth. This film also cannot show one the critics' reactions or how they may have felt about the movie. 

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