Psycho (1960 movie)
Psycho is a 1960 American slasher movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is set in Arizona and California. It is considered to be one of the first modern horror movies since modern horror began in the 1960s.
| Psycho | |
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_theatrical_poster_(retouched).jpg) Theatrical release poster by Macario Gómez Quibus[1] | |
| Directed by | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Produced by | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Screenplay by | Joseph Stefano |
| Based on | Psycho by Robert Bloch |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Bernard Herrmann |
| Cinematography | John L. Russell |
| Edited by | George Tomasini |
Production company | Shamley Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures[N 1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | United States[5] |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $806,947[6] |
| Box office | $50 million[7] |
Plot
It tells the story of a young woman, played by Janet Leigh, who steals money from her workplace and runs away. When she stops at a motel for the night she is murdered by the hotel's owner, played by Perkins. The owner has dissociative identity disorder and is obsessed with his dead mother. The movie is famous for the unexpected death of Leigh's character early in the movie in the 'Shower Scene' which has in turn become very famous in popular culture. It is now known as the first "Slasher movie" and one of Hitchcock's greatest movies.
Background
The movie is based on the book of the same name by Robert Bloch. This was inspired by the real life crimes of Wisconsin serial killer, Ed Gein. The movie was nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Director. The movie was the first motion picture to feature a toilet flushing.[8]
Remake
The movie was remade in 1998.
Main cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Anthony Perkins | Norman Bates |
| Janet Leigh | Marion Crane |
| Vera Miles | Lila Crane |
| John Gavin | Sam Loomis |
| Martin Balsam | Detective Milton Arbogast |
| John McIntire | Sheriff Al Chambers |
| Simon Oakland | Dr. Fred Richmond |
| Pat Hitchcock | Caroline |
| Ted Knight | Policeman |
Psycho (1960 Movie) Media
Anthony Perkins' performance as Norman Bates won him widespread critical praise.
The Psycho set on the Universal Studios Lot, featuring a Ford Custom 300 similar to that driven by Janet Leigh in the film, is now part of the studio tour at the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park.
Replaying a scene at the Hollywood Studio Tour
Hitchcock enforced a "no late admission" policy during the theatrical release of Psycho, which was unusual for the time.
Original trailer for Psycho
Janet Leigh (pictured in 1955) received an Oscar nomination and won a Golden Globe for her performance in the film.
Sign at Madame Tussauds, London
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References
- ↑ "Muere Mac, el mítico cartelista de 'Doctor Zhivago' y 'Psicosis'" (in es). El Periódico de Catalunya. July 21, 2018. https://www.elperiodico.com/es/ocio-y-cultura/20180721/muere-mac-macario-gomez-cartelista-doctor-zhivago-quo-vadis-6955323. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ↑ "Psycho (1960): Notes". tcm.com. Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ↑ "Hitchcock's Psycho Premiered 50 Years Ago". Television Obscurities. Robert Jay. June 16, 2010. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ↑ Hedrick, Lizzie (8 September 2015). "8 Reasons Psycho Taps into the Psyche". USC Dornsife. University of Southern California. Archived from the original on 18 June 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ↑ "Psycho (1960)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on January 16, 2015. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Psycho (1960)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
- ↑ Nixon, Rob. "The Critics' Corner: PSYCHO". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on December 30, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ↑ "42 Incredibly Weird Facts You'll Want to Tell All Your Friends". BuzzFeed.
- Notes
- ↑ After the film's release, Paramount transferred the film rights to Hitchcock, who later sold the distribution rights to Universal Pictures in 1962.[2] Universal would in turn sublicense North American distribution rights to Paramount until 1968.[3]
Other websites
- Psycho (1960) on IMDb
- Psycho (1960) at Rotten Tomatoes
- Alfred Hitchcock Fans Online - Psycho (1960) Archived 2008-11-06 at the Wayback Machine
- Bright Lights Film Journal article on Psycho[dead link]
- Filmsite: Psycho In-depth analysis of the movie.
- Psychohouse WebSite Archived 2007-11-30 at the Wayback Machine
- The Psycho Movies Web Site Archived 2015-10-31 at the Wayback Machine
- Review of the UK Special Edition DVD release, by Brian Elliott of DVD Reviewer
