The Ending of Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ Explained
Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic has one of the most famous plot twists in film history. Here's what happens and what… Read More
October 6, 2020
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Exploring the Legacy of the ‘Psycho’ Franchise
The influence of 'Psycho' is ever-present, but its sequels still have something to offer in the franchise's canon. Read More
July 17, 2020
Anthony Perkins Will Always Frighten Us in ‘Psycho’
60 years ago, 'Psycho' set the gold standard for handsome homicidal maniacs. In this column, Jacob Trussell explores Anthony Perkins'… Read More
June 25, 2020
Watch ‘Halloween,’ Then Watch These Movies
We recommend 12 movies to seek out after you see David Gordon Green's new horror sequel. Read More
October 20, 2018
The Three Types of Feminine Monsters
Watch a video essay that sheds light on how feminine monsters perpetuate society's age-old fears about women. Read More
October 17, 2018
Bernard Herrmann’s Remarkable, Unnerving Gift to Cinema
An overview of the career of one of America's greatest composers. Read More
July 2, 2018
Watch Out For Mrs: Comparing Hitchcock’s ‘Rebecca’ and ‘Psycho’
What goes up, must come down. A look at two staircase scenes from two Hitchcock masterpieces. Read More
April 13, 2018
‘Nightflyers’ Takes George R. R. Martin’s Murder Happy Brand to Space
No one can hear you scream in space, but your neighbors will hear you scream in your living room. The 'Nightflyers'… Read More
March 21, 2018
Peeping Bates: Voyeurism and Murder in 1960
Peeping Tom and Psycho share more than a year. Two of the foundational texts of voyeuristic murder movies, Peeping Tom… Read More
November 13, 2017