78/52

About the movie

“78/52” give you an in-depth look on one of the most famous scenes in film history; the thrilling murder of Janet Leigh’s character in the movie “Psycho”. 57 years have passed since the release but the iconic shower scene is still a hot topic among film enthusiasts. Listen to Hollywood icons such as Guillermo del Toro, Jamie Lee Curtis, Danny Elfman and Leigh’s body double from the movie, give you their observations and anecdotes about this valuable piece of film history.
Interviews with more than 40 significant people, from Academy Award nominated director Guillermo del Toro and Academy Award winner film editor Walter Murch to academics and historians, “78/52” is a collection of appreciations and close readings. Director Alexandre O Philippe’s bring you a brisk cinematic essay of a man who changed film history. Official selection at Sundance Film Festival 2017.
“A wealth of terrific anecdotes about the creation of Hitchcock’s masterpiece.” – Variety
“A thorough examination of a pivotal moment in screen history. ” – The Hollywood Reporter
“A movie nerd’s dream”– Screen Crush

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