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Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam, John McIntire
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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"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)
Not bad but overrated like Hitchcock's other films, The psychological part of the film is pretty shallow & the white/black symbolism is a bit too obvious but overall the film works but If you want a great psychological horror film from those days go watch Michael Powell's Peeping...( read more)
Saw in October, I am scared by this film like many of you but perhaps not by the scenes you might think! Have on VHS.
Anthony Perkins portrayal of Norman Bates, the Multipal personality nutjob who dresses as his mother is none other than the greatest villain performance I have ever seen.
it was ok but it was old and black and white and long and not scary but ok i guess
