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Psycho (1960)
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Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786300181250
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, NTSC
ISBN: 6300181251
Label: Universal Studios
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Release Date: March 01, 1992
Running Time: 109 minutes
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: June 16, 1960
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Editorial Review:
For all the slasher pictures that have ripped off Psycho (and particularly its classic set piece, the "shower scene"), nothing has ever matched the impact of the real thing. More than just a first-rate shocker full of thrills and suspense, Psycho is also an engrossing character study in which director Alfred Hitchcock skillfully seduces you into identifying with the main characters--then pulls the rug (or the bathmat) out from under you. Anthony Perkins is unforgettable as Norman Bates, the mama's boy proprietor of the Bates Motel; and so is Janet Leigh as Marion Crane, who makes an impulsive decision and becomes a fugitive from the law, hiding out at Norman's roadside inn for one fateful night. --Jim Emerson
At last--a great American movie available on video for the first time in its original aspect ratio. For all the slasher pictures that have ripped off Psycho (and particularly its classic set piece, the "shower scene"), nothing has ever matched the impact of the real thing. More than just a first-rate shocker full of thrills and suspense, Psycho is also an engrossing character study in which director Alfred Hitchcock skillfully seduces you into identifying with the main characters--then pulls the rug (or the bathmat) out from under you. Anthony Perkins is unforgettable as Norman Bates, the mama's boy proprietor of the Bates Motel; and so is Janet Leigh as Marion Crane, who makes an impulsive decision and becomes a fugitive from the law, hiding out at Norman's roadside inn for one fateful night. Psycho gets the masterpiece treatment it deserves on DVD, with extras including newsreel footage surrounding the making and release of the movie; an archive of production stills; the special trailer in which Hitchcock (acting as one of the original Universal Studio tour guides) himself leads viewers around the Bates place; credit designer Saul Bass's original "shower scene" story boards; posters and advertising materials for the movie's William Castle-like publicity campaign (No One Will Be Seated After the Feature Begins!); and a 90-minute documentary on the making of the film! What more could any movie fan possibly want? --Jim Emerson
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Classic masterpiece, but cool with alternate soundtrack too!
No dispute that Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" is a masterpiece. No argument that Bernard Herrmann's score is also brilliant, iconic. BUT, in searching here on Amazon I found this alternate music soundtrack by this group called JoKr. I was listening to the mp3's on their page on Amazon here, and it's pretty cool. It sort of reminds me of that old stoner thing they say you can do with Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wizard of Oz." The name of the 2 disc album is "PSYCHOsync." Check it out!
Rating: - Classic masterpiece, but cool with alternate soundtrack too!
No dispute that Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" is a masterpiece. No argument that Bernard Herrmann's score is also brilliant, iconic. BUT, in searching here on Amazon I found this alternate music soundtrack by this group called JoKr. I was listening to the mp3's on their page on Amazon here, and it's pretty cool. It sort of reminds me of that old stoner thing they say you can do with Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wizard of Oz." The name of the 2 disc album is "PSYCHOsync." Check it ... Read More
Rating: - "Psycho" Is The Most Influential Horror Movie Ever Made
How I envy those who saw "Psycho" when it was originally released in the theatres in 1960. How shocking it must have been for them to learn the true identity of the serial killer. To this day, "Psycho" continues to frighten even the most jaded of horror fans. It has influenced directors around the world for decades. It established the blueprint of what would later be called the "slasher flick." It gave birth to countess imitations throughout the sixties such as "Dementia 13" and "Paranoiac." ... Read More
Rating:  - Certified classic
While i dont like the "slasher" films that i see coming out these days, I found the archtypal slasher film "Psycho" to be quite good. A few complaints aside, i can see why the film is considered a classic. Im actually quite new to Hitchcock's films but i quickly took notice to his signiture style. The film builds tension extremely well. The muisc is key in developing this. Even in scenes where the dialouge seems innocent enough the music made me apprehensive to what would come next. Hitchcock's unique ... Read More
Rating: - Hey Amazon! Where are the actual main actors?
Psycho is a classic. But my gripe is with the way Amazon takes the entire cast list, orders them in alphabetical order, then lists the first few actors from that list. And they tend to do this for a lot of movies here, not just this one.
So in this case the "stars" of the film are Frank Albertson, Martin Balsam, Francis de Sales, and George Eldredge (as listed when you search Movies and TV for the film). And according to IMDB the last two were uncredited! Nice going, Amazon.
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