Psycho
Summary
Hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer analyze Alfred Hitchcock’s *Psycho*, exploring its creation from Robert Bloch’s novel and the Ed Gein case. They discuss how the film pioneered the slasher genre by circumventing the restrictive Hays Code through low-budget black-and-white cinematography and Bernard Herrmann’s iconic score. The episode also highlights the influence of French cinema, specifically *Les Diaboliques*, and examines Anthony Perkins’ groundbreaking performance as Norman Bates.
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