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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 and California during the 1950s. It runs 109 minutes and is rated R.

A serial killer and psychological horror, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity, identity, and obsession run throughout.

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

The world of this film

Setting

Where
PhoenixCalifornia
Setting
When

Premise & themes

Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityIdentityObsession
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Inspired By Real Events
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