Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.)
➱ STORYLINE:
"Psycho" follows Marion Crane, who steals money from her employer and checks into the remote Bates Motel, managed by the mysterious Norman Bates. The film takes a terrifying turn when Marion disappears, leading to a shocking and suspenseful investigation into her fate and the dark secrets of the Bates family.
➱ STAFF REVIEW:
"Psycho" (1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is a groundbreaking horror masterpiece. Anthony Perkins delivers a chilling performance as Norman Bates, and Janet Leigh's role is iconic. The film's suspenseful narrative, innovative cinematography, and unforgettable shower scene make it a seminal work in the thriller genre, leaving a lasting impact on audiences and filmmakers alike.
➱ CREDITS:
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writers:
- Joseph Stefano (screenplay)
- Robert Bloch (novel)
Starring:
- Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates
- Janet Leigh as Marion Crane
- Vera Miles as Lila Crane
- John Gavin as Sam Loomis
Produced by:
- Alfred Hitchcock
Production Companies:
- Shamley Productions
Cinematography: John L. Russell
Edited by: George Tomasini
Music by: Bernard Herrmann
Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
Release date: September 08, 1960
Run Time: 1h 49min
Country: USA
Languages: English
Budget: $0.8 million
Box office: $50 million
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➱ DETAILED PARENTAL GUIDANCE:
Sexual Content - Mild
- Two people are seen getting dressed, implying they had sex, but nothing graphic is shown.
- A man watches a woman undress; only her in a bra is visible.
- There is no explicit nudity in this movie, although there are a few mild instances. A woman is seen in a bra for an extended period, and there are numerous kissing scenes. The shower scene avoids nudity, with the image blurred and nothing explicit shown, though the overall shape of the person's body is easily visible.
Violence & Bloodshed - Moderate
- In one scene, a woman in the shower turns to see a shadowy figure with a knife. She screams as the movie's dramatic theme plays, and the figure closes in with the knife still in hand. The sound effects suggest the knife entering flesh. Afterwards, the woman appears to be dead in the shower, with a lot of blood flowing down the drain.
Offensive Language - None
- There is no swearing in this film.
Substance Use - None
- Apart from a scene where a man smokes, there is no drug or alcohol content in this movie. However, an early scene features a subtle joke about drinking and alcoholism between two men.
Disturbing & Intense Scenes - Moderate
- Bernard Herrmann's score is both scary and suspenseful, with the stabbing violins in the iconic shower scene being particularly startling and intense.
- The film contains substantial suspense that often transcends the plot. While the story is engrossing, much of the atmosphere is created by the scenery and music, which alone may frighten younger viewers. This is aside from the film's depictions of violence, which are not graphic.
- The most blatant instance of violence occurs relatively early on, heightening the suspense for the rest of the film.
- Many scenes in the movie are frightening.
➱ TRIVIA
+ "Psycho" was the first film to show a toilet flushing on screen.
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