Psycho (1960)

Psycho has definitely laid a firm foundation into a new line of cinema. There will be many movies after this masterpiece trying to replicate the magic it produced. I can guarantee that this movie had kept me guessing the whole time about the climax, but it proved me wrong on various occasions. Sir Alfred Hitchcock with his perfect direction has created a rich and high standard in films, definitely Hitchcock’s best & the sound effects used throughout the movie gives us a message that this isn’t a regular type of movie.

The character Norman Bates is very well portrayed and the standout among the brilliant cast of this movie. He has created a new villain to be scared about & can probably tell us that psychopaths are not born but created, something we never expected. The dialogues said by Norman Bates which show his evil side, can certainly give you chills down your spine. The character building of Marion Crane let me believe that she would be the heart and soul of the movie, but yes I was wrong which was unexpected because of the incredible story telling in this movie. Norman Bates’s house itself is creepy which also plays a major part in this movie.

When it comes to movie making and creating a new dimension to movies, this movie is definitely highly recommended. There is so much to learn, from the splitting title at the beginning till the chain pulled through the skull at the end, which all had hidden meanings of their own.

This is definitely a PG -13 movie and to all the movie freaks around the world, it’s a must watch piece of art. There might be a new Alfred Hitchcock in the making after watching this movie.

Final verdict -4.5/5. Mystery/Horror/Thriller.

PSYCHO

Director: Alfred Hitchcock.                                                                           

Rating: R Rated.

Cast: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam.       

Year: 1960.    

Length: 1hr 49mins.