Hitchcock's Psycho is shocking and thrilling!

Rating: Null/10 (15 May 2010)

So I finally watched Psycho, what many consider the best horror film of all time. Does it deserve that title? Well, I love a lot of horror films, but I have to say is it very worthy of that title. I mean, it is good not try see classics with your mind set in stone that it will be one of the best ever, because it is over time that films develop fanbases and classic status, which I am sure this film was not nearly as acclaimed as when it first came out. The film is simple, but very effective. Hitchcock's direction is fantastic, and the writing brilliant. The performances from Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh are both fantastic and in their scenes together it is mesmerizing.
A lot of people cannot see this film without knowing about it's infamous scenes, most notably the shower scene. But honestly, I had heard something about a shower scene but when it happened it really shocked me and scared me. The music score is fantastic and probably the best horror score ever composed, and if not certainly in the Top 5. It enhances the uneasiness built by Hitchcock very effectively.
Overall, I was not disappointed by this film, and will definitely continue to pursue Hitchcock's filmography (this being my 2nd of his after The Birds, which was also almost equally as great but more underrated)