A Review

Rating: 10/10 (9 June 2015)

Alfred Hitchcock's most well-known film invented modern suspense the moment it opened in the cinema. As a child I recognized the iconic imagery and score years before I ever had the chance to watch the movie in its entirety. From the blend of music and cinematography, to its groundbreaking use of "less-is-more" violence, "Psycho" undoubtedly proves that what we see is far less important that we we DO NOT see. This film married Freud and Freddy, and redefined the horror genre as it is. It explores the often-complex relationship between mother and son, the dangers of cloistered sexuality, hidden desires, unexplored urges, dealing with death, loneliness, perversion, greed, lust, and the law.