Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" isn't just one of his best thrillers, or simply one of the best horror films, it's also one of the greatest movies ever made. It's a film with an amazing, haunting power that probes the darkest depths of the human psyche at an exhilarating speed. Fifty-nine years later "Psycho" still grips you with the same energy that made it a hit in 1960.
The story is so well known at this point that I don't think I need to summarize it here. What I will say to those who haven't yet seen "Psycho" is forget everything you think you know about Hitchcock, horror films, or classic movies. "Pyscho" defies all expectations with its beautiful black and white cinematography, Bernard Herrmann's now infamous score, and of course Anthony Perkins' iconic performance as Norman Bates - one of the greatest villains of all time. These elements, along with the efforts of the rest of the cast and the excellent screenplay, combine to make a thrilling cinematic experience like no other. 10/10.
The story is so well known at this point that I don't think I need to summarize it here. What I will say to those who haven't yet seen "Psycho" is forget everything you think you know about Hitchcock, horror films, or classic movies. "Pyscho" defies all expectations with its beautiful black and white cinematography, Bernard Herrmann's now infamous score, and of course Anthony Perkins' iconic performance as Norman Bates - one of the greatest villains of all time. These elements, along with the efforts of the rest of the cast and the excellent screenplay, combine to make a thrilling cinematic experience like no other. 10/10.