Psycho

Rating: Null/10 (4 May 2016)

Excellent film, a real classic. It kept me at the edge of my seat the whole time. The score is iconic and the film wouldn't be the same without it. Anthony Perkins's performance was brilliant and complex. I already had a vague understanding of his character prior to viewing the film, but I was shocked once Norman Bates' many layers were revealed to the camera. There was never a dull moment in this movie, and almost every part of the plot came as a surprise. Hitchcock is a terrific director and the suspense in Psycho never faltered. The lighting and editing augmented the cloak and dagger mood of the film. There was an excellent use of shadow to show everything that was happening without compromising the plot. Nothing in the movie quite happened as expected, making it the perfect thriller.