modern day thrillers.

Psycho

in pyscho  1960 directed by Alfred hitchcock.the audience initially think the film is based around the 40,000 and the murder is a shock.this shock then makes the audience apprehensive for the film. Marion Crane is a Blonde attractive women in psycho. She is always portrayed as a shy girl. Later in the story we learn that more of her bravery and innocents goes, and she develops in to her real character. her blonde hair tells us that she could be  a victim in this thriller as there is always a damsel in distress.Her life isn't going as well it should therefore she is slowing giving up with her life which basically leads her to her death.

the audience know that there is an killer in the house which makes dramatic irony.they dont know exactly when but it could happen again and s/he could strike again at any time.the shower scene is famous in this film as This slow scene builds up the tension of the audience. the brilliance of the scene lies in the editing.you dont see any violence but all you see is the props and this makes the film dramatic as the audience have a clear idea of whats happened.a woman body thats concealed from the camera but just seeing certain parts.such as the part where the knife dont enter but is just shown penetrating the body.this is a psychological thriller as it needs the audience imagination to understand whats actually happened.The close up shot making the audience concentrated on Marion not on her surroundings.

this film is linked to levi Strauss idea of a binary opposition as subordinate and dominate groups.the representative is negative as stereotypes have come true for instance that women are helpless and seen as vulnerable.