Psycho

R

Released Jun 16, 1960

1h 49m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Phoenix secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), on the lam after stealing $40,000 from her employer in order to run away with her boyfriend, Sam Loomis (John Gavin), is overcome by exhaustion during a heavy rainstorm. Traveling on the back roads to avoid the police, she stops for the night at the ramshackle Bates Motel and meets the polite but highly strung proprietor Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), a young man with an interest in taxidermy and a difficult relationship with his mother.

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Critics Consensus

Infamous for its shower scene, but immortal for its contribution to the horror genre. Because Psycho was filmed with tact, grace, and art, Hitchcock didn't just create modern horror, he validated it.

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

The impeccable craft of Alfred Hitchcock is showcased even more effectively here, in the director’s take on a B-movie, than it is in many of his loftier projects.

Sep 28, 2023

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

Not that [Marion] or we are guilty of the horrors [Norman] is, but this is a movie fundamentally about shame, of which guilt is an inextricable component.

Rated: 5/5

Feb 10, 2023

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Peter John Dyer

Sight & Sound

Psycho comes nearer to attaining an exhilarating balance between content and style than anything Hitchcock has done in years. Of course, it is a very minor work. But its virtues of tension, surprise, virtuosity and control are all major ones.

Jan 11, 2020

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

Anthony Perkins' iconic performance makes Norman Bates one of the most indelible villains in cinematic history. And the camerawork, direction and dialogue in his scenes all give the viewer a unique sense of intimacy with Norman and his troubled psyche.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 5, 2024

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Kristy Strouse

Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying

The impeccable direction and skillfully crafted suspense are magnificently complemented by spine-tingling moments and Anthony Perkins' performance that will be always remembered.

Oct 7, 2023

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

What else can be said about Hitch's masterpiece? It's a masterpiece!

Rated: 5/5

Jul 24, 2023

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Paynereviews

Alfred Hitchcock is undoubtedly the master of suspense. He makes a lot of bold decisions throughout this film that would become staples in the horror genre. He uses the audience as a tool, he uses expectations to power moment after moment creating one of the best villains with the unseen Norma Bates constantly keeping the audience guessing as to when she'll show up again. Norman Is a sympathetic character the shock on his face as the bodies start to drop is fantastic, Anthony Perkins put his all into this performance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/12/22

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Paul

My favorite movie!! Classic )

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/08/21

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William T

Anthony Perkins is an old man nowadays!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/24

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Natalia B

The film has a pleasant pace, good visual work. The acting makes a good impression, especially the work of Anthony Perkins on the screen. Also, I would like to emphasize the strong audio work for the film, the musical accompaniment helps to keep the viewer. But the impression of the film is spoiled by the change of the visual image of Norman Bates by Hitchcock, as well as the introduction of some changes to the plot of the original work by Robert Bloch. In conclusion, the film is an undisputed classic of its genre, although the scenes of violence look very artificial. But it seems that this is what gives the film the necessary atmosphere for the modern viewer, spoiled by expensive visual effects.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/14/24

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mark g

A masterpiece in every sense of the word. Anthony Perkins gives a performance worthy of eternity.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

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chris h

An absolute masterpiece in film making.Everything about this movie is perfect.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/29/24

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Alfred Hitchcock

Director

Anthony Perkins

Norman Bates

Janet Leigh

Marion Crane

Vera Miles

Lila Crane

John Gavin

Sam Loomis

Martin Balsam

Det. Milton Arbogast

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Synopsis

Phoenix secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), on the lam after stealing $40,000 from her employer in order to run away with her boyfriend, Sam Loomis (John Gavin), is overcome by exhaustion during a heavy rainstorm. Traveling on the back roads to avoid the police, she stops for the night at the ramshackle Bates Motel and meets the polite but highly strung proprietor Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), a young man with an interest in taxidermy and a difficult relationship with his mother.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Producer: Alfred Hitchcock
Screenwriter: Robert Bloch, Joseph Stefano
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount, Shamley Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 16, 1960, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Mono

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