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Psycho is a 1960 American horror film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The screenplay, written by Joseph Stefano, was based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Robert Bloch. The film stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, and Martin Balsam.
A secretary on the run for embezzlement takes refuge at a secluded California motel owned by a repressed man and his overbearing mother. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this classic film.
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- Horror, Mystery, Thriller
- Alfred Hitchcock
- 1960-09-08
Psycho, American suspense film and psychological thriller, released in 1960, that was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and is loosely based on the real-life killings of Wisconsin serial murderer Ed Gein. (Read Alfred Hitchcock’s 1965 Britannica essay on film production.) After secretary Marion Crane.
- Lee Pfeiffer
Ebert praises Hitchcock's artistry and skill in creating a shocking and insinuating thriller with no dialogue and a cheap budget. He analyzes the themes of guilt, paranoia, and voyeurism, and the iconic shower scene and performance of Anthony Perkins.
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...
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- Alfred Hitchcock
- R
- Anthony Perkins
Stressed and under pressure because of stealing a large amount of money from her employer and running away, a partly poor office worker who's committed theft in order to be able to marry the man she loves, gets lost and decides to stay at a motel for the night, regretting what she's done.
Jun 16, 2020 · Alfred Hitchcock ’s “ Psycho ” was released 60 years ago today, and though it is considered by many, including me, to be the greatest horror movie ever made, it’s one that achieves the singular...
