The master has done his job

Rating: Null/10 (17 December 2001)

I've just seen this mother of all horrormovies and I'm scared out of my witts. While the first part of the movie with Janet Leigh running off and acting all strange seems a bit peculiar to me, it is essential for the latter stage to be involved with her character so the shock would be greater. The showerscene is the best plottwist I've ever seen! I could imagine that if the viewer knew nothing what this film is about, this scene would be a total surprise. There are no words to describe the feeling from going from an edgy but still safe and sound mind to absolute panic. The last scene with the unveiling of the killer in the sinister Bates house is one of the most frightening things I've ever seen. I will never forget the face of Anthony Perkins laughing with delight while rushing down the basement. Hitchcock has done his job. The horrific images of this movie from the master of suspense will forever be printed in my mind.
9/10