Further Discussion: Mrs. Bates Unearthed

Now look at the following clips in which Lila, Marion's sister, discovers the corpse of Mrs. Bates in the fruit cellar. As a response to her screams, Norman rushes in, dressed as his mother and wielding a knife, but is detained by Marion's boyfriend, Sam.
  

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Discuss the direct address of Mrs. Bates's empty eye sockets into the camera. Also discuss identification in terms of the corpse and Norman's disguise and in terms of their prospective gazes. What is written on the corpse's body, and how does it tie to Norman, Lila, Sam, and Marion?
  

Psycho Introduction

Editing

The Shower Scene

The Detective