The best of the best

Rating: Null/10 (10 February 1999)

"Psycho" is one of the few horror movies that have actually scared me. Even against such movies as "The Exorcist" and "Poltergeist", this one is the best of the best.
Even for a film shot in 1960 and entirely in black and white, the movie's lighting and cinematography are brilliant. This film invented shots that are used today and some that lesser-skilled directors just don't know how to use. (The contrast of Detective Arbogast against the house as he walks up the steps.)
The shower scene was good, but some other scenes were even better. When Detective Arbogast is attacked at the top of the steps, you really don't expect it.
So, just as a word of caution, don't try to take a shower after seeing this film.