This film is the epitome of a suspense thriller

Rating: 9/10 (7 December 2004)

(Possible Spoilers)
Classic Hitchcock - This film is the epitome of a suspense thriller, and has shaped the way modern filmmakers create movies. Who hasn't had the image of a dark silhouette holding a knife in the air permanently imbedded into their heads? The infamous "Shower Scene" has been copied, reproduced, and parodied ever since.
Not only is the story way ahead of its time, but the characters, especially Norman Bates, have been fleshed out and given depth that top even todays best. The coded dialogue throughout entire scenes is perfectly sculpted. Multiple viewings are absolutely required to grasp the second meanings to all that is uttered: "We all go a little mad sometimes" "A mother is a poor substitute for a lover"
With the acting, these lines make the blood curdle. A few problems with the editing, both otherwise one of the best suspense thrillers of all time. Hitchcock gets all the praise he deserves!