Psycho

Name: Psycho
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1960-06-22
Cast: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam

1960 | 109 min | Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences adore it (8.4 out of 10), people are still talking about it and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Dressed to Kill or Barbarian, start here.
The mood: Scary and gory.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect violence.
Made in 1960: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesVery strong
8.4 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, Golden Globe Awards: National Film Preservation Board. Also nominated for 4 Oscars, 1 DGA Award and 1 WGA Award. Plus 2 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$50 million worldwide on a $807K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 2.4 million people sought it out in the past year