EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 1H 4M

313 - Psycho (1960) Review

from The Final Podcast

A secretary, on the lam for taking money from her employer, holes up at a California motel owned by a man and his overprotective mother.Psycho is often referred to as a horror movie masterpiece. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this psychological horror stars Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, who owns a motel along with his mother. Without too much screen time and based on dialogue and reactions from Norman, mother is a controlling influence in his life. Her influence makes Norman the sinister presence he is thoughout the movie. Hitchcock tells an interesting story overlaying element of a heist with horror and conveys a timeless twist that highlights identity and the effects of trauma. Watch the movie and catch our review.YouTube | The Final PodcastFacebook | The Final PodcastInstagram | thefinalpodcastMusic Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audiohttps://www.youtube.com/whitebataudioWhat should we review next? Toss us a vibe and send over a recommendation!