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Psycho
Book • 1959
Published in 1959, 'Psycho' by Robert Bloch is a chilling tale that follows Marion Crane, a woman on the run after stealing money, who checks into the Bates Motel run by Norman Bates.
The novel delves into Norman's split personality and his obsession with his mother, who he believes is still alive and controlling him.
The story is renowned for its shocking twists and exploration of madness, and it was significantly influenced by the real-life case of Ed Gein.
The book was quickly adapted into a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock, setting new standards in violence, sexuality, and deviant behavior in cinema.
The novel delves into Norman's split personality and his obsession with his mother, who he believes is still alive and controlling him.
The story is renowned for its shocking twists and exploration of madness, and it was significantly influenced by the real-life case of Ed Gein.
The book was quickly adapted into a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock, setting new standards in violence, sexuality, and deviant behavior in cinema.
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Oliver Welke , der darüber spricht, was ihn bis heute an dem Film so schockierend fasziniert.
Oliver Welke , der darüber spricht, was ihn bis heute an dem Film so schockierend fasziniert.
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Mentioned during a discussion about the film "Psycho."
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Mentioned as an author whose work was inspired by the case of serial killer Ed Gein.
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Mentioned as a film by William Wyler, discussed in the context of its themes and style.
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Mentioned by Sidney as the author of the book that Alfred Hitchcock's movie "Psycho" is based on.
Episode 83: Psycho (1960)
Mentioned by Jeremy Dauber ; discussed in relation to his novel 'Psycho' and its adaptation into a film.
Jeremy Dauber, "American Scary: A History of Horror, from Salem to Stephen King and Beyond" (Algonquin Books, 2024)
Mentioned by Speaker 3 as a movie that scared her as a child.
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