Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho is more than just a horror film; it is a foundational text of modern cinema that shattered industry conventions and changed how audiences experience suspense.
: Rejecting the lush orchestral sounds of the era, Herrmann used only a string section to create a "black and white" sound. The "screeching" violins during the murder scenes are now synonymous with cinematic terror. [cb01 ac] Psycho - Psyco 1960
: Hitchcock famously subverted audience expectations by killing off his leading lady, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), only 47 minutes into the film. This forced the audience to shift their emotional investment to the mysterious Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins). Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho is more than just a