The master of suspense turns in one of his greatest efforts.

Rating: 8/10 (11 May 2018)

Though a shift in focus at the half-way point slows the up-until-then taut pacing and dulls the tension somewhat, this expertly directed feature is suspenseful and mysterious throughout. 'Psycho (1960)' is extremely unconventional, too. An epilogue exposition sequence feels tacked on and forced, however. It does provide some nice insight into a key character's psyche and doesn't ruin what came before. There are also some great performances, including a masterful turn by Anthony Perkins, and the score, by Bernard Herrmann, really is phenomenal. Hitchcock truly is the master of suspense and this is one of his greatest efforts. 8/10