The master's masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (20 October 2007)

There have been many Hitchcock classics, but this is the ultimate, the master's masterpiece. I'm sure there is no need to divulge the plot as we would all be familiar with the evil goings on at the 'Bates Motel'. The cast are all spot on, as they play their parts with gusto, tongue in cheek and all. Miles and support are great, while Perkins and Janet Leigh are both marvelous as 'Norman Bates and Marion Crane respectively.
"Psycho" is Hitchcock's greatest achievement. Filmed in black and white, this dark, dark black comedy was a great joke on his then petrified audience, who now can see the hidden humour. Bernard Herrman's riveting score is fabulous. An absolute must!
Sunday, November 8, 1992 - Video
Hitchcock's marvelous technique makes this superb film immensely enjoyable time and time again. The more one sees "Psycho", the more one can appreciate the clever subtlety of his camera work, the darkness of his black humour and the sharpness of his direction, not to mention the brilliant performances of Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh.
Yet for the first time viewer it still remains a wickedly manipulative movie which will shatter all your expectations.
Fabulous!
Saturday, October 9, 1993 - Video