The original great horror movie

Rating: 10/10 (2 April 2004)

'Psycho' is Alfred Hitchcock's true masterpiece. Every frame of this movie is intentional, and as a film student, I highly recommend it to any person who is interested in directing or simply in viewing movies as art instead of entertainment. Hidden within every moment, every camera angle is a metaphor or foreshadowing of what is to come.
The unusual plot structure (I will not go into details, I do not want to spoil anything) is just another reason why this movie merits at least one viewing. The acting by Anthony Perkins is stunning, bone-chilling, unforgettable. This movie scared me half to death, and the surprise ending shocked me; there is nothing predictable about 'Psycho'.
And whatever you do - do NOT compare it to the sequels or remakes. This is a masterpiece as it stands ALONE. Still, despite those unfortunate rip-offs, 'Psycho' is a classic - and for good reason.