Psycho

1960 Alfred Hitchcock 1h 49m ★ 8.4
Horror Thriller Mystery
Psycho

When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.

Cast

Anthony Perkins Anthony Perkins Norman Bates
Janet Leigh Janet Leigh Marion Crane
Vera Miles Vera Miles Lila Crane
John Gavin John Gavin Sam Loomis
Martin Balsam Martin Balsam Milton Arbogast
John McIntire John McIntire Al Chambers
Simon Oakland Simon Oakland Fred Richman
Frank Albertson Frank Albertson Tom Cassidy

Vibes

Curious Heart Pounding Mind Bending Crowd Pleaser

Double Feature Pairings

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