When you take on Hitchcock you know it's gonna provoke…
![“When you take on Hitchcock you know it's gonna provoke some sort of controversy, because there were so many people talking about the book [Stephen Rebello's Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho] and wanting it to be the film about the making of this movie [Psycho]. But that's been done…” quote by Sacha Gervasi](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/2cc/sacha-gervasi-38524_audience_when-you-take-on-hitchcock-you-know-it-s_1462383.jpg)
“When you take on Hitchcock you know it's gonna provoke some sort of controversy, because there were so many people talking about the book [Stephen Rebello's Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho] and wanting it to be the film about the making of this movie [Psycho]. But that's been done. That's been done in the book, and Stephen Rebello himself was like, "I want a movie which is an entertainment for the audience." So we made the conscious decision.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The creators chose to make an entertaining film rather than repeat existing controversial narratives about Hitchcock's Psycho.
In simple terms: They prioritized entertainment over controversy.
Key Takeaway
Focus on audience enjoyment.
Themes
film making
creative decisions
controversy
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
critical
informative
When to use this quote
- documentary production
- film marketing
- audience expectations
Key Concepts
entertainment value
authorial intent
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance entertainment with factual depth?
- What responsibilities do creators have to original material?
A Different Perspective
May limit depth of historical insight.