Original Horror Classic

Rating: 10/10 (9 March 2008)

This movie is what I consider to be one of the biggest movie milestones ever.
Alfred Hitchcock is truly a genius and this film alone is proof. Who knew this film would still be such a success almost 50 years later? This was a low-budget film, filmed in black and white when there was clearly color available. But the black and white makes it extra eerie. Also, the music and dark tone of the movie makes you on the edge of your seat. There are lots of small things that make the mood. Like Marion's lingerie is white in one scene but black during a much more eerie scene. The storyline is fairly simple but in 1960 was very original. Nowadays, every wannabe movie has the same idea but this is the movie it all originated from. The kills are very VERY memorable. Particularly the first one. Even 50 years later they are remembered.
I must say, this movie shocked me more than many other much more recent horror films, not to say none others scared me but I will go so far as to say Psycho is scarier than much of the crap we see nowadays, like The Ring or The Grudge.
I recommend this film to...everyone. You cannot call yourself a movie lover if you do not see Psycho! Watch the original, not the crappy 90's version! This movie deserves a 10/10.