Member review

Hitchcock's 1960 'Pyscho' is arguably one of the most famous horror movies of all time. The story takes us on a twisted journey with secretary, Marion Crane, who is on the run after embezzling money and ends up at non other than the ominous Bates Motel. Anthony Perkins takes on an incredible role as Norman Bates, the oddly charming owner of the motel, who we would later come to realise is more peculiar than we first observed from his hobby of stuffing birds to his obsession with his mother.

Hitchcock challenges the expected film norms halfway through with the infamous "shower scene' that would change film to this day. With little special effects available during this period, Hitchcock still manages to keep the suspense throughout and keeps the audience on the edge of their seat. One of the many ways this is possible is through Bernard Herrmann's classic soundtrack that fit perfectly to the film.

I expected very little from this film due to the fact I dislike black and white and poor graphics but was surprisingly pleased with what I watched and would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys thrillers or horrors especially if they wanted to see the birthplace of the 'slasher' film.