Yes, a classic, but...

Rating: 5/10 (20 June 2018)

Although I found the film compelling enough, it is obviously a bit dated. It must have been very suspenseful at the time of release, but not by today's standards. It was a bit more of a talkie - like most films of the time. I thought Anthony Perkins was exceptionally good as Norman Bates. I found the ending not very convincing as they tried to explain the Norman Bates/Mrs Bates setup. Maybe at the time it was acceptable, but I was kind of expecting more. Nevertheless, this is indeed a classic.