Written by Robert Bloch, Joseph StefanoDirected by Alfred HitchcockRunning Time: 120 minutes (approx)Production Year: 1960Rating: 15 CertificateProduction Country: USAFilmed in Black and WhiteAlfred Hitchcock's classic horror film, starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh and Vera Miles, is unmissable. An immediate box-office hit in 1960, it's gradually - and quite rightly - achieved legendary status. It may look a little tame by modern standards but at the time of its release it slashed through convention, shocked audiences, altered Hollywood's perception of the horror genre and broke industry taboos. If that wasn't enough, the infamous shower scene (pictured) has become one of the most iconic moments in movie history. On the run having stolen cash from her employer, nervy Marion Crane (Leigh) turns up, late at night, at the seemingly deserted Bates Motel. Here she meets friendly but eccentric young owner Norman Bates (Perkins) who runs the motel and cares for his elderly, sick and shrewish mother Lila (Crane). Marion takes a room at the motel and decides to take a shower... Unable to find big-studio financing for his project, Hitchcock deliberately shot the film on a tight budget in black and white, using a TV crew. It was a genius stroke, adding tremendous atmosphere - and even touches of black comedy - to the film's eerie plot. Highly recommended. Click to see when Psycho is coming up on TV. Cast
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Psycho is a Film programme that first aired in 1960 and has been rated 15. Psycho is a 3 star programme.
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