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Credited with inventing the genre of the modern horror film, PSYCHO has had its share of sequels and imitators, none of which diminishes...
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Credited with inventing the genre of the modern horror film, PSYCHO has had its share of sequels and imitators, none of which diminishes the achievement of this shocking and complex horror thriller. Alfred Hitchcock's choreography of elements in PSYCHO is considered so perfect it inspired a shot-by-shot remake by Gus Van Zant in 1998. However, Hitchcock's black-and-white original, featuring Anthony Perkins's haunting characterization of lonely motel keeper Norman Bates, has never been equaled. Bates presides over an out-of-the-way motel under the domineering specter of his mother. The young, well-intentioned Bates is introduced to the audience when Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), a blonde on the run with stolen money, checks in for the night. But Momma doesn't like loose women, so the stage is set for this classic tale of horror--and one of the most famous scenes in film history. PSYCHO was initially received by audiences with shock and amazement--and it still terrifies today. Though it is now considered pro...
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| Key Information | |
| Directors | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Stars | Anthony Perkins |
| Actors | Martin Balsam |
| Genre | Horror/Suspense |
| Subgenre | Suspense • Slasher • Classic |
| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Available Formats | VHS |
| UPC | 025192025129 |
| Release Date | 1960 |
| Running Time | 1hr 49min |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
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Format: DVD: Widescreen Collector's Edition
, 1hr 48min
Release Company: Universal Studios Home Video (May 26, 1998) UPC: 025192025129 |
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Format: VHS
, 1hr 49min
Release Company: Universal Studios Home Video (August 03, 1999) UPC: 096898470438 |
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| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | Joseph Stefano |
| Professional Reviews | |
| (01/01/2004, p.134-5, Jamie Graham): "Hitchcock's only out-and-out horror flick -- and possibly the most important ever made." | |
| Quotes from the Movie | |
| "Mrs. Bates? Mrs. Bates?"--Lila Crane (Vera Miles), looking for Norman's (Anthony Perkins) mother | |
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PSYCHO: A Hitchcock classic!
Pros: Direction, acting, editing, cinematography, score Cons: Not fully coherent Bottom Line: Psycho - One of the Best Thrillers Ever Made
Pros: Well done suspenseful thriller. Cons: Not for everyone. Bottom Line: Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho: - Some Go More Mad Than Others
Pros: Creepy Ambience, Great Performances, Frightening but Intelligent Story Cons: Pacing Issues Bottom Line: Mother Doesn't Much Care For the Bottom Line. Read MoreHitchcock's Finest: Psycho
Pros: Score, Direction, Leigh, Perkins Cons: Supporting cast adequate, not great Bottom Line: Psycho - The Master At His Best
Pros: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, the house on the hill, score, cinematography. the story Cons: A little slow in places Bottom Line: The Most Lovable Rogue I Ever Did Meet
Pros: Even though you know how it ends there is still genuine suspense. Cons: Nothing. Bottom Line: The Mother of All Modern Horror Movies
Pros: Anthony Perkins' acting is unsurpassed, Effective acting by Janet Leigh, Tight script writing by Stephano, Hitchcock's masterful direction and editing, the camera-work, The images that stay with you forever. Everything in this classic works well! Cons: Nothing of consequence though the psychologist scene could be cut tighter for modern audiences The All-Time Scariest Movie Ever Made (Probably)
Pros: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, and one of the industry's best ever musical scores. Cons: The ending's a bit hard to take. Bottom Line: "We all go a little mad sometimes."
Pros: Superb acting, direction, and plot Cons: A non-essential scene slightly tarnishes the film as a whole Psycho | 1960
Pros: Anthony Perkins; groundbreaking; chilling. Cons: Supporting cast doesn't stand out. Bottom Line: |
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