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Psycho

1960 US film by Alfred Hitchcock
Movie film Q163038
Psycho
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Psycho

Summary

Psycho is a film[1]. Psycho has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Psycho received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[3].
  • Psycho's instance of is recorded as film[4].
  • Psycho was directed by Alfred Hitchcock[5].
  • Joseph Stefano wrote the screenplay for Psycho[6].
  • Robert Bloch wrote the screenplay for Psycho[7].
  • Psycho's composer is recorded as Bernard Herrmann[8].
  • Psycho's genre is thriller film[9].
  • Psycho's genre is slasher film[10].
  • Psycho's genre is mystery film[11].
  • Psycho's genre is psychological horror film[12].
  • Psycho's genre is film based on a novel[13].
  • Psycho's genre is film noir[14].
  • Psycho's genre is suspense film[15].
  • Psycho's genre is psychological drama film[16].
  • Psycho's genre is psychological thriller film[17].
  • Psycho's genre is horror film[18].
  • Psycho's genre is crime film[19].
  • Psycho's genre is crime drama film[20].
  • Psycho's genre is crime thriller film[21].
  • Psycho's genre is LGBTQ-related film[22].
  • Psycho's genre is independent film[23].
  • Psycho's genre is drama film[24].
  • Psycho's based on is recorded as Psycho[25].
  • Psycho was followed by Psycho II[26].
  • A cast member of Psycho was John Gavin[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Psycho was produced by Alfred Hitchcock[28]. Psycho was directed by Alfred Hitchcock[5]. Screenwriters include Joseph Stefano[6] and Robert Bloch[7]. Cast members include John Gavin[27], Martin Balsam[29], John McIntire[30], Simon Oakland[31], Vaughn Taylor[32], and Frank Albertson[33].

Publication

Publication dates include January 1, 1960[34], October 7, 1960[35], August 17, 1960[36], and September 8, 1960[37]. The original language of Psycho was English[38]. Genres include thriller film[9], slasher film[10], mystery film[11], psychological horror film[12], film based on a novel[13], and film noir[14]. Psycho is part of National Film Registry[39]. Psycho was distributed by video on demand[40].

Reception

Psycho received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[3]. Reviews include 9.2/10[41], 97/100[42], 97%[43], 8.5/10[44], and 4.3/5[45].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Psycho was followed by Psycho II[26].

Why It Matters

Psycho has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] Psycho is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

What awards did Psycho receive?

Honors received include Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[3].

Related Entities

Alfred Hitchcock Anthony Perkins Arizona Bates Motel Bernard Herrmann California film Janet Leigh John Gavin Martin Balsam Robert Bloch United States Vera Miles

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . sinemalar.com. Retrieved . sinemalar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . siamzone.com. Retrieved . siamzone.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . siamzone.com. Retrieved . siamzone.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . filmaffinity.com. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . filmaffinity.com. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . beyazperde.com. Retrieved . beyazperde.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [29] ↑ . ofdb.de. Retrieved . ofdb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [30] ↑ . ofdb.de. Retrieved . ofdb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [31] ↑ . ofdb.de. Retrieved . ofdb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [32] ↑ . ofdb.de. Retrieved . ofdb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [33] ↑ . ofdb.de. Retrieved . ofdb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [28] ↑ . sinemalar.com. Retrieved . sinemalar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [39] ↑ . loc.gov. Retrieved . loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [41] ↑ . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [44] ↑ . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  39. [45] ↑ . Q18709181. wikidata.org.
  40. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [35] ↑ . Lexicon of international films. wikidata.org.
  42. [36] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  43. [37] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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