STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Classic

Excellent

Good

Fair

Tragic

FILM DETAILS

Certificate 15

Cast Anthony Perkins Janet Leigh Vera Miles John Gavin

Directors Alfred Hitchcock

Screenwriters Joseph Stefano Joseph Stefano

Running Time 109 minutes

Psycho (15)

Plot
A woman arrives at a strange motel, having arranged to meet her lover. There she encounters Norman (Perkins), seemingly controlled by his mother. She decides to take a shower…

Verdict
Timeless classic. Superb performances and the infamous shower scene make this the perfect nightmare.


Reviewer: David Parkinson

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