Tag: Psycho
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The Correct Order To Watch The Halloween Movie Franchise
John Carpenter’s 1978 horror film “Halloween” was famously inspired by 1960s serial killer films like Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” and Powell/Pressburger’s “Peeping Tom,” only filtered through a low-budget, ’70s grindhouse lens. Initially, “Halloween” was dismissed by audiences, but legend has it that Roger Ebert’s overwhelmingly positive 1979 review saved it from obscurity. This may seem like…
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Saul Bass’s Only Credit as Director Is a Weird Horror Movie About Ants
Even if you don’t know his name, you’ve seen his work: the hypnotic, dizzying poster for Vertigo (and its iconic opening credit sequence), the vaguely horrifying original poster for The Shining, and a pretty sizable selection of household logos, from Lawry’s to the goddamn Girl Scouts. On top of that, legendary graphic designer Saul Bass…
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How Gus Vant Sant’s ‘Psycho’ Compares to Alfred Hitchcock’s
Gus Van Sant’s 1998 remake of Psycho is one of the strangest “blank check” type movies from an important American auteur. Fresh off the breakout success of Good Will Hunting, Van Sant had the clout and resources to realize any dream project, and he chose to remake one of the most important and influential horror…
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Here’s What Sets Psycho Apart From Any Other Horror Franchise
Crafting a sequel to one of the most beloved films of all time is always a challenge. As good as films like 2010: The Year We Made Contact or Blade Runner 2049 are, they are always going to be compared to the original classics that inspired them. Initially, it seemed like making a sequel to…
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This Is the Best “S*** Just Got Real” Moment in Horror History
Horror films work only if they find some way to shock the audience. If everything plays out predictably, hitting all the familiar beats, then what is there to be scared of? There are many ways to do this, from a surprise kill of a main character to keep us on our toes, such as when…
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Alfred Hitchcock Turned His Lowest-Budget Movie Into a Masterpiece
Seminal director Alfred Hitchcock made Psycho, widely considered one of the best films of all time, at 60 years old and on a shoestring budget. After a career already responsible for films that are the bread and butter of both scholars and students — Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, Vertigo, and North by Northwest…
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The Best Scream on Film Wasn’t in a Horror Movie
Every time a horror movie watcher utters a phrase like “Don’t go in there!” or “He’s right behind you!” it’s a certainty that something truly awful is about to happen, and somebody, usually the quintessential damsel in distress, is about to let out a blood-curdling scream. The quality of that scream can be the key…
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Steven Soderbergh Gave Us His Own Take On ‘Psycho’ Without Any New Footage
Once upon a time, after announcing a retirement from filmmaking, Steven Soderbergh continued pursuing the medium of cinema in a different, albeit still creative form: he spliced together a heady fan edit that wedded Hitchcock’s horror classic Psycho and Gus Van Sant’s fascinating but controversial shot-for-shot remake. By editing the two films together in the…
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10 Best Classic Horror Movies To Watch for Nostalgia
Delving into the eerie realms of classic horror movies unveils a treasure trove of spine-tingling tales that continue to evoke a potent nostalgia. These cinematic gems from bygone eras have transcended time, captivating audiences with their haunting atmospheres, pioneering storytelling, and enduring impact. From the black-and-white charm of Psycho to the visceral terror of Halloween,…
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Alfred Hitchcock’s Thrillers Owe a Great Debt to Cary Grant
While Alfred Hitchcock is best known for the classic films of his late career, such as Psycho, Rear Window, Dial M For Murder, Vertigo, and Rope, Hitchcock had actually been making films since the 1920s. While the British films he made during the first two decades of his career are no less brilliant than his…