Review of Psycho (1998) by Rick R — 17 Nov 2013

Again movies like this are why I am such a Hitchcock fan. Brilliant cast and script.

This review of Psycho (1998) was written by Rick R on 17 Nov 2013.

Psycho has generally received positive reviews.

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