Psycho

Genre
Psychological horror, thriller
Release Date
June 16th, 1960
Directed By
Alfred Hitchcock
Written By
Joseph Stefano (screenplay), based on the novel by Robert Bloch
Produced By
Alfred Hitchcock
Starring
Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam
Length
109 minutes
Budget
$806,947
Box Office
$50 million
Awards
Academy Award nominations for 'Best Director', 'Best Supporting Actress', 'Best Cinematography' and 'Best Art Direction'; Golden Globe Award for 'Best Supporting Actress'
Location
Fairvale, California
Fiction
Yes
Summary
After embezzling $40,000 from her employer, Marion Crane flees Phoenix in search of a new life. During a storm, she stops at the secluded Bates Motel, where she meets the polite but troubled proprietor, Norman Bates. Following a shocking murder, a private investigator, Marion's sister and her boyfriend begin searching for answers, uncovering a disturbing secret that culminates in one of cinema's most famous revelations.
Fun Facts
Alfred Hitchcock purchased as many copies of Robert Bloch's novel as possible before the film's release to preserve its ending. ### The infamous shower scene consists of more than 70 camera setups and around 50 cuts, despite lasting less than a minute on screen. ### Bernard Herrmann's all-string musical score is widely regarded as one of the greatest film soundtracks ever composed and was initially opposed by Hitchcock before becoming integral to the film's success.
Related Movies
'Vertigo', 'Rear Window', 'The Birds', 'Peeping Tom', 'The Silence of the Lambs'

‘Psycho’ is a 1960 American psychological horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on Robert Bloch’s 1959 novel of the same name. Widely regarded as one of the most influential films in cinema history, it follows Marion Crane, a secretary who steals a large sum of money before checking into the isolated Bates Motel, where she encounters the enigmatic Norman Bates. Renowned for its groundbreaking narrative twists, innovative editing, Bernard Herrmann’s iconic score and the legendary shower scene, ‘Psycho’ redefined the horror and thriller genres. The film launched one of cinema’s most enduring franchises and remains a landmark achievement in suspense filmmaking.

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'Psycho' follows Marion Crane, who checks into the remote Bates Motel after stealing money, only to encounter the mysterious Norman Bates and become embroiled in a chilling series of events.
'Psycho' was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1960.
'Psycho' revolutionised horror cinema through its shocking narrative structure, psychological complexity, innovative filmmaking techniques and iconic scenes, inspiring countless thrillers and slasher films that followed.
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