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Psycho (1960) Rank 3 Reviews
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DVD Answers
During the filming of North by Northwest Alfred Hitchcock was seeking material for his next theatrical project. He would find it in an unlikely location: an airport gift shop contained a new book called Psycho by Robert Bloch which fictionalised a series ...read the complete Psycho movie review at DVD Answers
Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
I understand that the gods of film will rain fire down upon my head when I say this, but I didn't think Psycho was as good as it was supposed to be. ...read the complete Psycho movie review at Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
rec.arts.movies.reviews (Dragan Antulov)
Psycho might be not perfect, but it is still watched and maintains its reputation, despite the fact that even those who watch it for the first time know everything about it. This strange fact is the ultimate viewing recommendation. ...read the complete Psycho movie review at rec.arts.movies.reviews (Dragan Antulov)
HorrorWatch
Psycho is the story of Norman Bates, a man who's haunted by his oppressive mother, wracked with guilt, and kills women who stay in his motel.
Many people would say that Psycho is the first slasher flick. I'd disagree with that, it was definately a ...read the complete Psycho movie review at HorrorWatch
Horror View
Even if you have never witnessed Psycho, I'd bet my immediate family that you know a large chunk of its surprisingly simple plot. Bird-like woman steals money from her boss and flees to the creepy Bates Motel, which is seemingly placed at the exact ...read the complete Psycho movie review at Horror View
Reviews by John Haywood (John Haywood)
Many critics are wildly enthusiastic about Hitchcock; usually, I'm one of them. I wouldn't hesitate to give "North by Northwest" five stars overall, and four to four-and-a-half stars for many of his other films. But while quite a few people say "Psycho" ...read the complete Psycho movie review at Reviews by John Haywood (John Haywood)
Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)
Psycho is definitely as good as it's said to be. Even if it is from the fifties and lacks some of today's high - tech special effects, it has an attention - getting plot and reasonably good actors. ...read the complete Psycho movie review at Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)
rec.arts.movies.reviews (Joe Chamberlain)
Psycho is the Alfred Hitchcock film considered by many to be a masterpiece. When it was released in 1960 it was probably one of the scariest movies ever made. By today's standards it has a couple of shocking moments, but it certainly wouldn't be what I'd ...read the complete Psycho movie review at rec.arts.movies.reviews (Joe Chamberlain)
Bad Movie Night (Bob Currie)
he newly released version of Alfred Hitchcock's classic "Psycho" is more than merely a colorized version of the original, but is a validation of Hitch's view that movies are made in the pre-production. Gus Van Zant ("Good Will Hunting") has ...read the complete Psycho movie review at Bad Movie Night (Bob Currie)
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