
The word classic gets thrown around a lot these day. I’m also guilty of overusing it myself. But when it comes to talking about “Psycho”, the 1960 horror thriller by legendary director Alfred Hitchcock, the word “classic” is an understatement.
Even more than six decades after its initial release, the impact of “Psycho” is still being felt. It’s inspired countless filmmakers and has left a clear footprint on the horror and thriller genres. Today some of its tropes and narrative elements might seem formulaic, but that’s only because so many movies have mimicked it since.