Review of Psycho (1960) by Dr. J — 09 Jun 2013
A catalyst to an era of acceptance of violence in film, PSYCHO is easily one of Hitchcxck's finest. His trademark voyeurism is manifested in the sympathy-inducing, chill-causing Anthony Perkins, whose performance lies among the the greatest of Hitchcxck's villains.
The shower scene, a technical marvel based on Einstein's Soviet editing theory, is deservedly one of the most iconic pieces of film in cinema entire. With unsettling mise en scene, a "violent" score by impeccable Bernard Herrmann, and a vulnerable performance by ever-reliable Janet Leigh, PSYCHO is the horror-art film of the century.
This review of Psycho (1960) was written by Dr. J on 09 Jun 2013.
Psycho has generally received very positive reviews.
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