The star of the show is both Hitchcock in the director's chair and Perkins playing the clean cut yet overwhelmingly creepy Norman Bates. If you watch every scene with Bates in it and pay close attention you can nearly feel the power of the acting with the end of the movie cementing it in your mind forever. Don't be afraid, he won't even harm that fly.
Anthony Perkins was perfect in this. Also, busty Janet Leigh in her bra on the theatrical poster must have a pretty big scandal at the time. One of my favorite Hitchcock films as well as one of my favorite horror films of all time. It's still manages to scare 55 years later.
I feel ashamed I haven't watched in sooner, but I'm glad I did. The finesse that went into the making of this movie is just.. superb. It doesn't need more words than that, as the movie is more than able to stand on it's own.
Just saw it for the first time. Being disappointed by several high-rated old movies, didn't expect too much from it. However, this one was completely different and quite engrossing. Instantly became a fan of Perkins.
If Vertigo is Hitchcock at his most artistic, in Psycho, he is at his most iconic. I hadn't seen it in decades, so it managed to surprise me all over again. With its technical mastery. With its intriguing shots. With its bold breaking of the rules of screenwriting. With Janet Leigh's intense performance. I don't think I'll be spoiling anyone after 55 years - duly warned anyway - but the reason the shift in protagonists works is because Janet Leigh's character actually completes her arc in the time she's allowed (which is a lot more than you remember anyway), and that she acts as a distorted mirror of Norman Bates, a soul fighting against itself and wracked with guilt. And both fall prey to the same overwhelming, monstrous entity.
Anthony Perkins’s ability to evoke empathy and terror with his Norman Bates always disarms me. I’ve seen this countless times and I’m always surprised at how compelling this character is.
One of the greatest movies ever by the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock! Antony Perkins' expressivity is simply incredible and created creepy legendary scenes!
Ahhhh! One of my favorite movies of all time! Shocking movie for the 60's but clearly Hitchcock did not care about what the critics had to say! Love it, love it, love it!
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The legendary movie from the legendary director! One of the best movies ever!!DisneyStitch
The star of the show is both Hitchcock in the director's chair and Perkins playing the clean cut yet overwhelmingly creepy Norman Bates. If you watch every scene with Bates in it and pay close attention you can nearly feel the power of the acting with the end of the movie cementing it in your mind forever. Don't be afraid, he won't even harm that fly.essaywhu
Anthony Perkins was perfect in this. Also, busty Janet Leigh in her bra on the theatrical poster must have a pretty big scandal at the time. One of my favorite Hitchcock films as well as one of my favorite horror films of all time. It's still manages to scare 55 years later.Flapster_NL
First movie that gave me a fright without relying on surprise tactics.George Bailey
Chilling music...Gosh, I love this movie! Made me look at b/w movies in a different way! 10/10Masada
I feel ashamed I haven't watched in sooner, but I'm glad I did. The finesse that went into the making of this movie is just.. superb. It doesn't need more words than that, as the movie is more than able to stand on it's own.BeasleyOnFilm
Absolute genius. Hitchcock is the master of suspense.filthymudblood
Just saw it for the first time. Being disappointed by several high-rated old movies, didn't expect too much from it. However, this one was completely different and quite engrossing. Instantly became a fan of Perkins.Siskoid
If Vertigo is Hitchcock at his most artistic, in Psycho, he is at his most iconic. I hadn't seen it in decades, so it managed to surprise me all over again. With its technical mastery. With its intriguing shots. With its bold breaking of the rules of screenwriting. With Janet Leigh's intense performance. I don't think I'll be spoiling anyone after 55 years - duly warned anyway - but the reason the shift in protagonists works is because Janet Leigh's character actually completes her arc in the time she's allowed (which is a lot more than you remember anyway), and that she acts as a distorted mirror of Norman Bates, a soul fighting against itself and wracked with guilt. And both fall prey to the same overwhelming, monstrous entity.Ariph
Another masterpiece by Hitchcock. Splendid and very, very thrilling.N2tZ
All these years and I've never seen a spoiler scene for Psycho, except for the famous one. This move is a must watch for sure, you'll love it!E. T. Blunt
Anthony Perkins’s ability to evoke empathy and terror with his Norman Bates always disarms me. I’ve seen this countless times and I’m always surprised at how compelling this character is.Cadath
One of the greatest movies ever by the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock! Antony Perkins' expressivity is simply incredible and created creepy legendary scenes!zombiecreature
Ahhhh! One of my favorite movies of all time! Shocking movie for the 60's but clearly Hitchcock did not care about what the critics had to say! Love it, love it, love it!dirte_lawndre
Just saw this recently for the 1st time and thought WOW! Hitchcock you are a legend!Showing items 1 – 15 of 37