To me Psycho was a big comedy. Had to be.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He views his horror film Psycho as a comedy due to its absurdity or intent.
- In plain terms
- He considers Psycho a comedy rather than a horror film.
- What can you take from it?
- Genre perception can be subjective.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is horror also a form of comedy?
- How do you define genres?
Another view
Most viewers still classify Psycho as horror.
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