Psycho Stills homework

The mid shot of a shadow behind the shower curtain adds tension to the scene. It also keeps the identity of the 'psycho' hidden, giving the audience a mystery. While the film is in black and white, there is sill an idea of light and dark and the darkness of the shadow pushes the negative idea of the shadow.

This extreme close-up of the victim's hand clinging on to the curtain is symbolic of her clinging on to life. The light is high in this shot, possibly to underpin the idea of the victim or innocence. The rest of the shot is blurred out, drawing focus to the hand and away from the possibly gruesome scene behind it.