Dialogue should simply be a sound among other sounds, just something that comes out of the mouths of people whose eyes tell the story in visual terms.
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To me Psycho was a big comedy. Had to be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Alfred Hitchcock humorously suggests that his film 'Psycho' was intended as a comedy, highlighting the absurdity and dark humor in the film.
This quote by Alfred Hitchcock reveals his unique perspective on 'Psycho', often regarded as a horror classic. By describing it as a 'big comedy', Hitchcock points to the unsettling elements of suspense and absurdity in his work, suggesting that audiences can find humor in the unexpected and macabre aspects of the story.
Themes
PsychoComedyHumorHitchcockAbsurdity
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about horror films and their deeper meanings, this quote could be used to illustrate how perceptions of genre can vary.
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