Following his great success with "North by Northwest," director Alfred Hitchcock makes a daring choice for his next project: an adaptation of Robert Bloch's novel "Psycho." When the studio refuses to back the picture, Hitchcock decides to pay for it himself in exchange for a percentage of the profits. His wife, Alma Reville, has serious reservations about the film but supports him nonetheless. Still, the production strains the couple's marriage.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 28 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
Scatty, intriguing but slightly undercooked ...
– Trevor Johnston,
Time Out,
5 Feb 2013
rotten:
The movie spends too much time off the set of Psycho, where the real story was, and focuses instead on incidental matters that feel like outtakes.
– Rene Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
7 Dec 2012
fresh:
An overly literal idea of the brilliant director, but an entertaining visit to the set of a horror classic.
– Rafer Guzman,
Newsday,
6 Dec 2012
fresh:
Filmed with lots of style and a macabre sense of humor the master himself would have enjoyed.
– Richard Roeper,
Richard Roeper.com,
4 Dec 2012
fresh:
It's tough work giving good face to an iconic role, yet Johansson manages to show Leigh as a thoughtful professional aware of the interpersonal booby-traps set by her director for his leading ladies.