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A collection of all four 'Psycho' films. In Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' (1960), Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) goes on the run after stealing $40,000 from one of her employer's clients. Taking a wrong turn in a storm, Marion arrives at the isolated Bates Motel, run by the twitchy Norman (Anthony Perkins), who is constantly at the beck and call of his unseen mother. When Marion takes a shower in her room, a sudden knife attack brings her life to an end. Upon discovering her body Norman covers up the murder, but it is not long before Marion's sister and boyfriend are attempting to track her down. Hitchcock filmed this seminal thriller in a month, with a low budget and a streamlined crew. In Richard Franklin's 'Psycho 2' (1983), ex-motel owner Norman Bates (Perkins reprising the role) has spent most of his adult life in a secure prison, following the murders he committed some 20 years before. Judged sane by a psychiatric report, Norman is released and returns to his gothic family home. However, when he takes in a young, female lodger, the old demons seem about to resurface. 'Psycho 3' (1986) was directed by Perkins. A runaway nun seeks refuge at the Bates Motel, where Norman (Perkins) is still in charge. Unfortunately for her, she has the same initials as Marion Crane, the woman he stabbed to death in the original film, and she triggers off some shower-related memories in him. A fledgling love affair begins between the two, but his demanding 'mother' is not happy with her son's choice of partner and is determined to exert her parental influence. Finally, 'Psycho 4' (1990) sees Joseph Stefano, the screenwriter of the original 'Psycho', return to script this instalment. Perkins again revives Norman Bates, apparently completely reformed and happily married to a psychologist. However, a phone-in show on matricide stirs up all his old problems and he embarks on another stalk and slash crusade.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A. WILLIAMS
Psycho - a film that the mere mention of will send shivers down anyone who appreciates the genre and the wonders of Hitchcock. I have grown-up with the film being constantly referenced and it's one of those films where you see spoofs continually for it. I am ashamed to say now that I was one of those people where the film just "passes-by", I hadn't seen the film and hadn't even heard of Psycho II, III or IIII - they are all amazing. This review is just talking about the basic aspects of actual box set, which I thought didn't fail, I must say that Anthony Perkins is a wonderful Norman Baites, and when he's onscreen there's not a moment that disappoints.
Overall, a fantastic film, the type that EVERYONE should have in the collection; Love Horror? Get it! Love Classic Cinema at it's best? Get it! I'm so glad I did!
Overall, a fantastic film, the type that EVERYONE should have in the collection; Love Horror? Get it! Love Classic Cinema at it's best? Get it! I'm so glad I did!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
An excellent opportunity to get all four Psycho movies in one box. The first movie of course features the infamous shower scene, the subject of much subsequent parody, although too many focus on the climax of his scene; the lead up, in which the audience can see the killer outside the shower curtain as a silhouette, and the aftermath, with the rotating, drawn out shot of the victim, are both very well done. Some good psychological stuff with Marion Crane's journey prior to her arrival at the Bates Motel as well. Needless to say, the first movie is a masterpiece, but the other three are fair movies in their own right, particularly the second. While they lack some of the insight and directorial skills of the first film, they remain enjoyable, often with moments of black or unintentional humour.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Psycho is by far a genre definig series.It has suspense,
atmosphere and an outstanding and terrifying performance
by the late Anthony Perkins as the muderous Norman Bates.
This 4 disc set begins with the original movie and through
the two sequels continues the story.the fourth movie is
mainly a look back at Normans childhood and what compelled
him to kill.With the exception of the last two films,Psycho
and Psycho II are terrifying.The 2nd especially.Highly recommended!
atmosphere and an outstanding and terrifying performance
by the late Anthony Perkins as the muderous Norman Bates.
This 4 disc set begins with the original movie and through
the two sequels continues the story.the fourth movie is
mainly a look back at Normans childhood and what compelled
him to kill.With the exception of the last two films,Psycho
and Psycho II are terrifying.The 2nd especially.Highly recommended!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Psycho collection.
This collection of movies is a good set to have if you like your horror movies without tones of blood and gore and high on chills and tension, as the real evil is human nature. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Puzzle box
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physco 1 2 3 4
The films are as they always have been since made it was good to watch all the films over 2 evenings.
Published 2 months ago by Rose Addison
5.0 out of 5 stars
For all Psycho fans!
Here we have a nicely packaged collection of the four 'Psycho' movies at an affordable price, therefore enabling you to follow the story of murderer Norman Bates from start to... Read more
Published 8 months ago by ReviewBlog51
4.0 out of 5 stars
Much better than expected
The original Psycho is one of Hitchcock's greatest movies and if you don't already own a copy then this is a good way to do so. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S J Buck
5.0 out of 5 stars
Psycho Collection Slashes the Competition
Anthony Perkins playing Norman Bates might not have accumulated the highest of body counts over his four film career, but they will never come better than the son with the ultimate... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sociokotik
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mixed bag.......
This is a bit of a mixed bag,well mixed box! I really loved the Gus van sant remake of the original,so when i did see the original movie i was a bit disappointed. Read more
Published 14 months ago by babyday
2.0 out of 5 stars
got more ridiculous with the addition of numbers
The first a classic and the fourth a farce and the two in the middle got progressively worst. The latter two shamed the original but they came in a nice package. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Essex Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars
Psycho-Vance
Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" is undoubtedly the foundation of most if not all our modern day horror suspense films, and although it has influenced decades of horror's killers... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr M Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars
norman loves his mother....
this boxset is great value has it contains not only the original hitchcock classic but 3 subsequent sequels. Read more
Published 19 months ago by popfan
2.0 out of 5 stars
The law of diminishing returns...
Let's get this straight right from the beginning. Psycho is one of THE defining horror movies that was ever made. Read more
Published 19 months ago by IWFIcon
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