The Horror That Started It All.

Rating: 9/10 (31 August 2013)

As you should know, Alfred Hitchcock has been known to be 'The Master of suspense' and no other films that he has made, can prove it, so well. Psycho, at the time, was the production that shocked the world, and can still give anyone a strong fright. And the reason for this, is because of the incredible portrayal of the devious Norman Bates. Anthony Perkins has inspired many horror movies, such as; American Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Red Dragon. Of course, Mr Hitchcock used an existing psychopath to gain inspiration for Norman Bates. He gained his inspiration from Ed Gein, the cannibalistic, grave-robbing Psychopath, that had in fact made furniture from body parts. And intended to create a human female skin suit, he stated that he "Wanted to experience, what it is like to be a woman". Don't be fooled into believing that the infamous shower scene is the only part of the film with suspense, there is plenty to be witnessed and it never gets old. You may have been told that Psycho is the greatest horror/thriller movie. And it probably is. A film that you will remain shocked by, and the horror that started it all.