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Tag Archives: Psycho
Under The Knife: Dissecting The Slashers
Written by David Boyle. As a horror fan I’m grateful for the long line of films that have drawn me to the most unyielding sectors of reality— and my imagination. Every time I go to see a scary movie, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Christmas, Friday The 13th, Halloween, Psycho, Stepfather, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, When A Stranger Calls
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Mother isn’t very well: Robert E. Howard’s connection to Norman Bates
Robert Bloch claimed the exploits of Ed Gein, Wisconsin murderer and grave robber, inspired him to write Psycho. After reading Bloch’s landmark novel for the article “The Forgotten Norman Bates”, I believe I’ve uncovered another inspiration for one of Norman Bates’ … Continue reading
The Psycho Legacy DVD Artwork
Here is the artwork for The Psycho Legacy 2-Disc DVD, arriving October 19th from Shout Factory. For the whole story on this highly anticipated doco (come on, we all know Psycho is the granddaddy of the slasher film), you’ll want … Continue reading
Psycho 2 (1983) Review
Throughout his half a century career, Alfred Hitchcock had always resisted directing a sequel.
REAL-LIFE SLASHERS – Ed Gein
Norman Bates, Leatherface… they’re just characters, iconic villains from popular movies. But their genesis lies in truth
A BOY’S BEST FRIEND pt.2 – Psycho 2 (1983)
Director: Richard Franklin Writer: Tom Holland Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Meg Tilly, Robert Loggia Rating: R (USA), 15 (UK), M (Australia) Every sequel has a certain amount of expectation to live up to. The fanbase and familiarity that has … Continue reading
A BOY’S BEST FRIEND pt.1 – Psycho (1960)
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Writer: Joseph Stefano Starring: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin Rating: R (USA), 15 (UK), M (Australia)
Exclusive Interview With Psycho Legacy Director Robert Galluzzo
Alfred Hitchcock’s PSYCHO can be considered prime among the progenitors of the slasher genre. Many talk about its impact on the film world, but few pay attention to the second, third and forth chapters which each brought something unique to … Continue reading
The Forgotten Norman Bates
This is a look at Robert Bloch’s literary character that started the slasher genre. We all know the cinematic version of Norman Bates and his misadventures in later sequels, but Bloch’s literary Psycho trilogy is rarely mentioned in slasher circles. … Continue reading