Psycho Film Review, Alfred Hitchcocks most legendary creation, the mother of all thrillers, Psycho.

The character of the occasionally charming Norman Bates is probably the most memorable of Anthony Perkin’s acting career, and he approaches it perfectly. Janet Leigh, the films heroine does an exceptional job and in the early scenes although not dealing with the aspects of a thriller she manages to come alive and thanks to her, the audience is left with an eerie feeling of suspense.

Alfred Hitchcock completely outdid himself to create this masterpiece, the use of his tremendous director techniques (now used by almost all directors out there), leaves us in anticipation from the start of the film. Although falling into almost three genres including a romantic and detective tale the hovering doom that is present throughout the duration of the movie leaves the audience filled with fright and anxious to find out what is lurking around the corner in this mesmerizingly mad thriller. Hitchcock takes us on a rollercoaster of emotions as we are left submerged in fear.

Nominated for an Oscar, Psycho is most known for its world famous ‘Shower Scene’. It has 77 different camera angles which add so much to the captivating atmosphere of the movie. Featuring the first flushing toilet, an afternoon affair and a woman appearing in lingerie repeatedly, Psycho completely followed its own path and changed the filming industry into the one we know today. Its clever use of motifs such as birds, reflections and money make it a true marvel. Portraying voyeurism and paranoia Bernard Herrmann’s perfect score set the mood in a mere 2 minutes accompanied by Saul Bass’s remarkable title designing skills in the opening credits. Although filmed in black and white, and done so by Alfred Hitchcock because of a low budget it also adds to the gloomy evocative mood of the film.

Psycho created a whirl of emotions in audiences in 1960 and surprisingly still holds its ground today. A classic yet spine-chilling thriller, that passed the test of time. It owes up to its name and it’s a movie you will remember for eternity.