Pyscho (1960) Movie Review

                 Before I start this review, I want to start off by saying, I had an interest in trying out horror movies for a long while now, but I haven't gotten around to seeing one until just today. And what better movie to start off with than the classic "Psycho"directed by Alfred Hitchcock? Did I like it? Well, let's find out.
                 In this movie, a secretary (played by Janet Leigh) steals $40,000 in cash that she was supposed to bank for her employer because she decided she wanted to gain a new life. While on the run, she stops and checks into an obscure hotel owned by Norman Bates (played iconically by Anthony Perkins) to get some rest. Without spoiling too much, let's just say that from then on, some really crazy stuff happens, which then leads to a really interesting mystery.
                 From the first moment I turned this movie on, right off the bat, I was really impressed with the musical score by Bernard Hermann because it really helped me get pretty tense throughout the whole thing. Especially during the more scary moments. It's very creepy, chilling, and extremely memorable. I can't wait to get the soundtrack for this.
                 And that's just one of many things this movie does so brilliantly. Director Alfred Hitchcock also made the really wise decision to film it in black and white as it helps give the movie a lot more impact than color in terms of mood, atmosphere, and tone. I briefly saw a few clips of the 1998 Gus Van Sant remake of this movie, which was filmed in color, and from those few clips, I can already tell it makes the entire experience much less enthralling. If the original version of Psycho was in color, I doubt it would be considered a classic. The beautiful cinematography by John L. Russell also helps with its impact.
                 Finally, I really want to praise Anthony Perkins performance here. He's absolutely terrific in his role. He adds a sort of uneasy creepy factor to his character with his line deliveries and expressions on his face. It's hauntingly effective.
                Right after watching it, I felt very uneasy because of how creepy it really was. And that's saying a lot since this movie is 55 years old. It holds up so well when watching it today. I honestly didn't have any complaints of this movie when watching it. I definitely see myself watching this movie during the Halloween season in the years to come. I definitely consider this a cinematic masterpiece.
                I give "Psycho" (1960) directed by Alfred Hitchcock a 10 out of 10.