Released in 1960 and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, with an average rating of 4417 out of 5 stars, according to AlloCiné viewers, the best horror movie is… Psychosis.
One of the most perverse, terrifying, and utterly fascinating horror films of all time, the master’s only horror film shot in black and white. Psychosis Held at arm’s length by his lead actor, Anthony Perkins, who plays Norman Bates, the young owner of a lost motel, suffering from a terrible split personality, provoking violent murderous impulses in him…
Originally made for television and on a low budget, Psychosis It turns out to be the filmmaker’s highest-grossing film, earning nearly $50 million at the worldwide box office.
Masterful interpretation of Perkins, who embodies his character with a mixture of violence and calmness, paralyzes the audience and critics, to the point that the latter sometimes confuses him as an actor and his character, submerging the interested person in the first place. Awkwardness in the following silence: A few months after the film’s release, he refused to answer questions about the Norman Bates incarnation.
Next to Perkins, of course, is Janet Lee in the guise of Marion Crane, whom Hitch had the audacity – unheard of at the time – to kill off in the first 30 minutes of the film, dying of stab wounds in the most analyzed murder scene. History of cinema. And he imitated it many times, but never equaled it.
Not to forget, of course, Martin Balsam in the guise of private detective Arbogast, who pays with his life for his excessive curiosity, as well as Vera Miles, who plays the role of Marion Crane’s sister, set out to find him.
Regardless Psychosis It was nominated four times for Oscars, in the categories of Best Cinematography, Best Producer, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actress (Janet Leigh), unfortunately it did not win any. Posterity will fortunately be responsible for repairing this damage. 64 years after its release, the film’s power is still there, as intact as it was on day one. This is the eternal sign of masterpieces.
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Source: Allocine
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