Psycho (1960 film)
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Written by Wuchak on August 20, 2018. When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.
Phoenix secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), on the lam after stealing $40,000 from her employer in order to run away with her boyfriend, Sam Loomis (John Gavin), is overcome by exhaustion...
Psycho is a 1959 novel by American writer Robert Bloch. The novel tells the story of Norman Bates, a caretaker at an isolated motel who struggles under his domineering mother and becomes embroiled in a series of murders. The novel is considered Bloch's most enduring work and one of the most influential horror novels of the 20th century. [2]
Before Sam Loomis reappears, teamed up with Marion's sister Lila ( Vera Miles) to search for her, "Psycho" already has a new protagonist: Norman Bates. This is one of the most audacious substitutions in Hitchcock's long practice of leading and manipulating us.
Psycho, American suspense film and psychological thriller, released in 1960, that was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and is loosely based on the real-life killings of Wisconsin serial murderer Ed Gein. (Read Alfred Hitchcock’s 1965 Britannica essay on film production.)
Delve into the intricate layers of Hitchcock’s Psycho. Explore symbolism, character depth, and the film’s profound impact on cinema. Unmask the mystery.
Jun 16, 2020 · Psycho at 60: the enduring power of Hitchcock's shocking game-changer. In 1960, audiences were unprepared for the director’s devious rug-pulling thriller and years later, its impact still ...
