Psycho
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Psycho is a 1960 horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
Psycho is a 1960 American horror film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The screenplay, written by Joseph Stefano, is based on the 1959 novel by Robert Bloch. The film stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin and Martin Balsam. The plot centers on an encounter between on-the-run embezzler Marion Crane (Leigh), shy motel proprietor Norman Bates (Perkins) and his disturbed mother.
Production
Written by Joseph Stefano, the film was produced by Shamley Productions. Bernard Herrmann composed the score. John L. Russell handled the cinematography. The film runs 109 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $806,947, Psycho grossed $50,000,000 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
Psycho is part of the Psycho Collection franchise; its influence and legacy endure in later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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