Psycho update feed
"OCTOBER 17: A movie I haven't watched in quite a while; it was due to be watched again soon. I feel like I don't watch enough Alfred Hitchcock in my life. FAVORITE SCENE: "We all go a little mad sometimes." At first I thought that scene was overly long, but I then I felt like it really set the tone for the rest of the movie. Norman Bates was very kind and attentive, but in a subtle stalker sort of way. He was also very handsome which added to his disarming persona. I can see why this movie was "
" Above and below: Janet Leigh on the set of Psycho (1960). "
"As a fan of film noir I like the dark cinematography in this movie very much. The shock effects are not comparable to contemporary films, so I wasn't shocked a single time. Some shocking scenes, especially the last one, were even quite funny to me. And that's why I have to lower my rating a bit. It's definitely not one of my favourite Hitchcock movies but I still enjoyed it. My rating: 7,5"