It’s now over 60 years old and still hasn’t lost a bit of its impact: So if you don’t know “Psycho” yet, you should definitely take a look at SWR tonight – and experience a piece of cinema history.
“Psycho” is not only one of the greatest horror classics of all time, but also a milestone in American cinema. If you haven’t seen it, you’ve missed a piece of cinema history, and what’s more: the best horror film in history! Because according to the FILMSTARTS community, the Hitchcock shocker leads the ranking of the best horror films of all time – with an average rating of 4,573 out of 5 possible stars.
FILMSTARTS gives the full 5 stars in the review and can therefore only give an unreserved recommendation if “Psycho” is shown on SWR on the night of September 8th to 9th, 2023 from midnight. The Hitchcock classic is suspense cinema par excellence, which has lost none of its impact even after more than half a century.
“Psycho” had a certain impact when it was released in theaters, yes, even before that. Alfred Hitchcock himself made sure of this by forbidding his actors from giving interviews. Because they couldn’t give anything away, after all the film offers one of the most legendary twists in film history! The master of suspense packed everything that people were allowed to know in advance into a small, six-minute trailer or advertising film in which he cleverly led his audience on the wrong track – only to tear the rug out from under their feet in the end. And that’s exactly what the film still does today.
“Psycho”: You can’t get more cult than that
“Psycho” was not only the first film in which a toilet could be seen and heard flushing (and thus once caused outrage among the moral guardians), but is also a forerunner of the modern slasher film, which was later developed via the Italian one Gialli reached its peak with films like “Black Christmas” and “Halloween”.
And yes, even anyone who knows “Psycho”, the ending of the story, the truth behind the legendary shower murder, will still be captivated by Hitchcock’s simply brilliant production. From the outstanding camera work to the legendary film music by Bernard Herrmann and of course the outstanding Anthony Perkins in the lead role. The fact that the film has been referenced countless times over the past half century and has become an integral part of pop culture does not diminish the excitement. And since 2019 you can now see the black and white classic in the completely unabridged version that was thought lost for many years. Horror fan heart, what more could you want.
“Psycho” unabridged at Amazon*
For all those who, given the film’s cult status, have no idea what it’s all about, here’s the plot of “Psycho”: Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) is entrusted with $40,000 by her boss, which she is supposed to take to the bank. But the young woman could really use the money herself and decides to run away with it. On her escape, she ends up in Norman Bates’ (Anthony Perkins) tranquil motel, where she stays for the night. A murderous night.
When her boyfriend Sam Loomis (John Gavin) doesn’t hear from Marion for a while, he sets out to search for her together with Marion’s sister Lila (Vera Miles) and a relentless investigator (Martin Balsam) – and discovers a terrible truth the track.
While it’s still in the cinema: You can now stream the biggest horror hit of the year!
*The link to the Amazon offer is a so-called affiliate link. If you purchase through this link, we will receive a commission. This is an updated republication of an article that previously appeared on FILMSTARTS.
2023-09-08 06:25:49
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