1960 · 109 min · R

Psycho

Name: Psycho
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1960
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam

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 Horror Serial Killer

Themes

Madness / Loss Of Sanity Identity

Structure

Multiple Perspectives

Tone

TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist

EnsembleFemale Led

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Balanced

Based on

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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