Psycho

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1 hr. 49 min.

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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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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Vince D

One of the greatest movies of all time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Dhanu K

For its time, Psycho pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable to show on screen. The violence and the shower scene were groundbreaking, adding to the film's shocking impact. Although we are exposed to more graphic horror today, Psycho will always remain a classic horror because of its ability to tap into deeper anxieties by using masterful suspense to build dread.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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Daniel C. M

This movie is not perfect solely because of the ending. Though it would still be a crime against humanity to not see one of the best movies ever made and the best horror movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/24/24

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Emily O

I really enjoyed psycho I think the music added so much more suspense to all the scenes especially the cellar, shower and when it was raining and the girl was driving that's when I think the music added the most suspense. The storyline was really good I really liked all the twist towards the end. The actors all did a very good job portraying their characters and I think they fit them really well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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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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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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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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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

Certainly Psycho has a problematic queer legacy, but Hitchcock's classic is technically masterful, features iconic sequences and boasts two stellar lead performances in Perkins and Leigh.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 19, 2023

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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
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
Sound Mix: Mono

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