Thieves check in but they don't check out

Rating: 8/10 (6 March 2017)

Watching "Psycho" reminded me a lot of Spielberg's "Duel", and it's obvious where the homages lie. And even though we all probably know the spoilers before walking into this, that doesn't detract from the enjoyment. It's the buildup that matters, whether Janet Leigh's negotiating the open road with a guilty conscience or just stepping into the shower. I knew exactly what would happen, but I still couldn't look away. Hitchcock knows how to ratchet suspense; it's like seeing the master at work. Which is usually the case with his movies, it's just that this time, it's steeped in sin and voyeurism. We're all complicit, and that level of audience manipulation isn't sold in stores.
Great movie.
8/10