Inclubabu Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

Actuakers One of my all time favorites.

LouHomey From my favorite movies..

Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Charles Camp Psycho is a perennial horror classic for good reason. Its best scenes are among the most iconic in the genre and remain potently suspenseful and visually arresting even if they aren't quite horrifying by today's standard. Going toe-to-toe with the "scare" scenes are a couple of tense dialogue exchanges that are just as compelling thanks to Anthony Perkins' layered and chilling performance.The highs are incredibly high, perhaps to a fault. Connective tissue scenes in the film which have the misfortune of resting before and after some of the best moments in horror can feel a bit mundane by comparison. There is an unevenness that has become more pronounced with repeat viewings, as I find myself looking forward to the best moments rather than enjoying each on its own merit. It may be a consequence of the fact that this is a film that is somewhat heavily reliant on its mystery and eventual twist, with many moments dedicated specifically to throwing the audience off the scent. Once you've seen the movie, the tricks take on a transparency that betrays the slightly shallow nature of the story. The execution makes up for these shortcomings convincingly, but Hitchcock has certainly made other thrillers that are much richer thematically (Rear Window, Vertigo), and less reliant on a central gimmick.Regardless, Psycho absolutely shines in its best moments thanks to the excellent performances and Hitchcock's masterful direction. It certainly deserves its classic status in both Hitchcock's filmography and the horror catalog at large, even if it lacks the consistency and substance of some of his other classics.Strong 4/5

paulclaassen Although I found the film compelling enough, it is obviously a bit dated. It must have been very suspenseful at the time of release, but not by today's standards. It was a bit more of a talkie - like most films of the time. I thought Anthony Perkins was exceptionally good as Norman Bates. I found the ending not very convincing as they tried to explain the Norman Bates/Mrs Bates setup. Maybe at the time it was acceptable, but I was kind of expecting more. Nevertheless, this is indeed a classic.

momjeansonherderriere-55981 I think the quiet simplicity of this film is why it remains to this day one of my favorite horror movies. It is a film that could never be successfully reproduced. There are epic scenes in this movie that have become iconic pieces of history. I watch this movie frequently!!

groenewaldsa Made no sense, boring and needlessly bloody. I don't understand why everyone was raving about it.