The Moment of 'Psycho'

In The Moment of Psycho, film critic David Thomson explores the groundbreaking impact of Alfred Hitchcock's film Psycho, which reshaped the landscape of American cinema within a mere three months of production. Killing off its star early and featuring an unprecedented level of violence accompanied by haunting music, the film shocked audiences and marked a significant shift in the portrayal of sex, violence, and horror in cinema. Thomson illustrates how Psycho not only became a cultural phenomenon but also redefined the collective desires of viewers, leaving a lasting legacy on the film industry.