Is “Psycho” Based on Ed Gein? All About Alfred Hitchcock’s Real Inspiration for Norman Bates’ Sinister Character

Monster also tells a parallel story of the making of the 1960 movie, Psycho, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The Netflix series ...

Was Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ Really Inspired by Ed Gein? Breaking Down the Truth Behind ‘Monster’

Monster: The Ed Gein Story is currently airing on Netflix. Here we break down those Alfred Hitchcock scenes and how real to ...

Did Anthony Perkins Have a 'Psycho' Curse? The True Story of the Actor Featured in 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story'

In the Monster series, Hitchcock (played by Tom Hollander) takes Perkins (Joey Pollari) on a tour of the Psycho set, which is ...
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Friendly fright: A review of Alfred Hitchcock’s 'Psycho'

The 1960 horror film “Psycho,” directed by Alfred Hitchcock, illustrates a slew of chilling events that take place over a ...

I Will Defend Psycho II, And Other Bad Sequels Everyone Hates, And Here’s Why

This is the hill I’ll die on. Psycho II shouldn’t have worked. A sequel to one of Hitchcock’s cinematic masterpieces, made 23 ...

Is ‘Psycho’ 1960 Based on Ed Gein? Movies & TV Shows Inspired by the Serial Killer

Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ was just the beginning. Discover how Ed Gein’s disturbing crimes inspired decades of chilling ...

‘American Psycho’ ending explained: Who is Patrick Bateman?

Confused by the ending of American Psycho? We've got you covered with a deep dive into the message of Bret Easton Ellis' novel and how it plays out in the film.