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1960 · 109 min · R

Psycho

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Psycho (1960) is a Horror film, directed by Alfred Hitchcock set in Phoenix during the 1950s. It runs 109 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror and serial killer, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity and identity play out through multiple perspectives.

Composer
Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography
John L. Russell
Cast
Anthony PerkinsJanet LeighVera MilesJohn GavinMartin BalsamJohn McIntireSimon OaklandFrank Albertson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Phoenix
Setting
Rural
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological HorrorSerial Killer
Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityIdentity
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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