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Video Montage of Universal Studios Hollywood's "Psycho House" and "Bates Motel" on the Studio Tour.
"Psycho" is a renowned American psychological horror film released in 1960. Directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock, with a screenplay by Joseph Stefano, it features a stellar cast including Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, John Gavin, Vera Miles, and Martin Balsam. The story is based on Robert Bloch's 1959 novel of the same name.
The film revolves around the fateful encounter between Marion Crane (played by Janet Leigh), a secretary who steals money from her employer and finds herself seeking refuge at a secluded motel, and its owner-manager, Norman Bates (portrayed by Anthony Perkins). The narrative delves into the aftermath of this encounter, exploring themes of suspense, psychological turmoil, and the dark secrets that lie within.
"Psycho" marked a departure from Hitchcock's previous film, "North by Northwest," as it was filmed on a modest budget, in black-and-white, and with a television crew. Initially receiving mixed reviews, the movie gained immense popularity at the box office, leading to critical reappraisal. It garnered four Academy Award nominations, including Best Supporting Actress for Janet Leigh and Best Director for Alfred Hitchcock.
Today, "Psycho" is hailed as one of Hitchcock's finest works and is celebrated as a significant contribution to cinematic art by international film critics and scholars. It is frequently ranked among the greatest films ever made, as it pushed boundaries in terms of violence, deviant behavior, and sexuality, paving the way for the slasher film genre.
Following Hitchcock's passing in 1980, Universal Studios produced several follow-ups to "Psycho," including three sequels, a remake, a made-for-television spin-off, and a prequel television series set in the 2010s. In 1992, the Library of Congress recognized the cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance of the film and selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry.
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Cast:
Anthony Perkins - Norman Bates
Vera Miles - Lila Crane
John Gavin - Sam Loomis
Janet Leigh - Marion Crane
Martin Balsam - Det. Milton Arbogast
John McIntire - Sheriff Al Chambers
Simon Oakland - Dr. Fred Richman
Frank Albertson - Tom Cassidy
Patricia Hitchcock - Caroline (as Pat Hitchcock)
Vaughn Taylor - George Lowery
Lurene Tuttle - Mrs. Chambers
John Anderson - California Charlie
Mort Mills - Highway Patrol Officer
A Phoenix secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run, and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother.
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: "The House on Possessed Hill" (January 22, 1978) Season 2, Episode 15.
Director: Daniel Haller
Writers: Glen A. Larson, Michael Sloan
Starring: Melanie Griffith, Parker Stevenson, Penelope Gillette, Richard LePore, Robert Ball, Royal Dano, Shaun Cassidy, Wayde Preston
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