Review of Psycho (1998) by Chloe C — 25 Mar 2013

An incredible film, with an unsettling knack for unsettling the viewer.

This review of Psycho (1998) was written by Chloe C on 25 Mar 2013.

Psycho has generally received positive reviews.

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