Psycho (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Essential Horror Masterpiece (Die Hitchcock Collection) DVD  

Made in Germany 

Region 2 PAL DVD

• UPC: 3259190278318
• Product Type: DVD Video
• Brand Name: Universal Pictures
• MPN: 902 783 1
• Genre: Horror / Thriller
• Style: Psychological Horror / Slasher / Classic Cinema
• Audio Language: German (Mono), English (Mono), Polish (Mono)
• Subtitles: English, Dutch, Swedish
• Region: 2 (PAL)

Overview

Psycho is arguably the most famous work by the "Master of Suspense," Alfred Hitchcock. This landmark of cinema history follows the unfortunate Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), who absconds with a large sum of money and seeks refuge at the secluded Bates Motel. There, she meets the mysterious proprietor, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), whose convoluted family life and chilling old house set the stage for one of film's most terrifying sequences. This German "Die Hitchcock Collection" edition brings this black-and-white masterpiece to your collection with restored audio and essential bonus material.

Backside Text (Translated): In Alfred Hitchcock's horror masterpiece, Anthony Perkins plays the lead role of the uncanny hotel owner Norman Bates, whose winding old house and associated motel are not exactly the best place to spend a quiet evening. No one knows this better than Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), who finds her unhappy end there in the notorious shower scene. When first a private detective (Martin Balsam) and then Marion's sister (Vera Miles) set out to find her, they get into a threatening situation. Psycho-horror and suspense build to a dramatic climax in which the uncanny murderer is finally unmasked.

Product Features

• Format: 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
• Runtime: Approx. 104 Minutes
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Age Rating: FSK 16 (Freigegeben ab 16 Jahren)
• Zusatzmaterial (Bonus Content):
• Notes from the film crew
• Original Cinema Trailer
• Production Notes

Interesting Facts

• The Shower Scene: The iconic shower scene features 77 different camera angles and took over a week to film, which was nearly a third of the entire production schedule.
• Marketing Secrecy: Alfred Hitchcock was so adamant about spoilers that he purchased as many copies of the original Robert Bloch novel as he could to keep the ending a secret from the public.
• First of Its Kind: Psycho is often cited as the first "slasher" film and famously broke social taboos of the time, including being the first American film to show a flushing toilet on screen.
• Oscar Recognition: Despite being a horror film—a genre often ignored by the Academy—it received four Oscar nominations, including Best Director for Hitchcock and Best Supporting Actress for Janet Leigh.

Publishers

• Studio: Universal Studios
• Director: Alfred Hitchcock
• Screenplay: Joseph Stefano, based on the novel by Robert Bloch
• DVD Release: © 2003 Universal Studios

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Deutsche Beschreibung (German Translation)

Übersicht

Psycho ist das wohl bekannteste Werk des "Master of Suspense", Alfred Hitchcock. Dieser Meilenstein der Filmgeschichte folgt der unglücklichen Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), die mit einer großen Geldsumme flieht und Zuflucht im abgelegenen Bates Motel sucht. Dort trifft sie auf den geheimnisvollen Besitzer Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), dessen verwickeltes Familienleben und unheimliches altes Haus die Kulisse für eine der furchterregendsten Sequenzen der Filmgeschichte bilden. Diese Ausgabe der "Die Hitchcock Collection" bringt dieses schwarz-weiß Meisterwerk mit restauriertem Ton und wichtigem Bonusmaterial in Ihre Sammlung.

Wissenswertes

• Die Duschszene: Die legendäre Duschszene besteht aus 77 verschiedenen Kamerawinkeln und nahm über eine Woche Drehzeit in Anspruch.
• Marketing-Geheimnis: Hitchcock bestand so sehr auf Geheimhaltung, dass er versuchte, alle verfügbaren Exemplare des Robert-Bloch-Romans aufzukaufen, damit das Ende dem Publikum verborgen blieb.
• Wegbereiter: Psycho gilt oft als der erste "Slasher"-Film und brach zur damaligen Zeit zahlreiche soziale Tabus.
• Oscar-Erfolg: Der Film erhielt vier Oscar-Nominierungen, darunter für die beste Regie und die beste Nebendarstellerin.

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