Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles
A young woman steals $40,000 from her employer's client, and subsequently encounters a young motel proprietor too long under the domination of his mother.
DVD Release Date: March 6, 2001
Stats: 9,899 reviews
"I think I must have one of those faces you can't help believing."
A young woman steals $40,000 from her employer's client, and subsequently encounters a young motel proprietor too long under the domination of his mother.
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It has somehow become "en vogue" to take any film that is widely considered a classic and tear it to shreds. It's common here on Flixster to read how 'over-rated' Psycho is or how Takashi Shimizu is a better director than Alfred Hitchcock.EXCUSE ME?!?!?
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Classic Alfred Hitchcock tale about a motel clerk and his mysterious mother's obsession with homicide. Psycho is one of the all time greatest horror films ever made, and it is currently ranked #14 on AFI's top 100 Film's. Hitchcock's signature twist and flare is evident ...( read more)
Alfred Hitchcock?s most famous film, inspired by the Serial Killer Ed Gein. This sinister tale still works with great effect today and Anthony Perkins was perfect for this role. The set, the plot and the music all add to the eeriness of this film and must have been quite a frig...( read more)
Psycho, in my opinion is probably the most heart-stopping movie ever made. Where The Exorcist contained mind-blowing, jaw-dropping scenes and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre achieved the status of the most brutal psychological torture ever depicted on film, Psycho kind of builds up t...( read more)
Undoubtedly, the best movie i have ever seen. The best climax ever.. 10 on 10 for Hitchcock's amazing PSYCHO
A great Hitchcock classic, maybe his best, certainly his creepiest. Perkins shows he can act for a change. Ace.
Watched this recently.......more than just a "shower scene".... A must see!
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"Norman Found Them Dead Together. In Bed." Since I vividly remember the remake of "Psycho" I had to SINK my vision into watching the original film. Hmm... Is it just me or was Norman Bates a hottie???? I guess I will pass because he has multi personality disorder and oh yea he is.. PSYCHO!!!! A thrilling film that just gets more classic with time. Hitchcock is and will always be forever a mastermind of suspense when it comes to his film. Everyone knows the famous "shower scene" but I felt that it could have been more suspenseful and drawn out. I love the scenic view of the "wood cabin rooms" in the motel glowing the ominous light of the "Bates Motel" sign. Not to mention the "creepy house" in the background. A wonderful unforgettable cast makes this film a must see.
4 1/2 stars
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Bernard Hermann was the greatest help to Hitchcock in this movie.
I wish Audrey would have accepted Leigh's role :(
this is the most chilling movie ever made and hitchcock is one of the best directors ever
Who can forget that scary but mesmerizing tune that everyone knows as the Psycho theme.
Before this movie no Director attepted to kill off the main character(well -known) in under 30 minutes.
The sound effects of the shower scene was a knife slicing a melon.
So Janet was not scared during the filming as it was done in separate takes but she said it seemed so realistic when she saw the final product she was never able to take a shower again.
Psycho definitely is one of the greatest American films ever made! The people in the film turned in fantastic performances, and who can forget the shower scene?
PS-Just to tempt fate, I still take showers! hehehehe
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