Review of Psycho (1998) by Rcavey92212 — 25 Feb 2020

You know I just don't get all the hate this film gets. I mean I know the shot for shot thing feels a little redundant. But this is really a very different film. Gus Van Sant's disturbing, psycho sexual execution is very stylish and unique.

Vince Vaughn's goofy, insecure but oddly seductive Norman Bates is a underrated treat. Anne Heche, Viggo Mortensen and especially Julianne Moore's feisty take on their characters are all solid. Although the original film is undoubtedly superior.

This unique reimagining pays the ultimate tribute to the material while retaining a dark magic of its own.