The one and only !

Rating: 9/10 (13 September 2003)

Millions of movie reviews by respect critics as well as by ordinary film fans have confirmed this many times already: Psycho is a true masterpiece and one of the most influential and original horror stories ever shown. I have very few to add to that, except for the fact that I couldn't agree more with this status. I'm not a giant fan of Alfred Hitchcock but I do find that he deserves his title "master of suspense". If it were only for this movie alone. Psycho is the most important modern horror movie since it gave a whole new image to the character of the "serial killer". Norman Bates is frightening but there's always sympathy for him. He's the most influential horror icon without a doubt. I doubt that there're many people who don't now about the terrific climax by now. I've heard spoilers about this movie before I knew it even existed...But still, there are always surprises to discover and no matter how many times you see it you'll always be impressed.
Other than that, there isn't much to say about this milestone in cinema. Watch this movie if you haven't yet and don't go on calling yourself a cinema fan before you see it !! But, avoid the 1998 remake at all costs! Although there are a few decent actors in that ( William H.Macy, Julliane Moore and Viggo Mortensen ) it's a disgrace to Alfred Hitchcock and to everyone else who was involved with the original version