30: Psycho (1960)

This week on Open Mic Night of the Living Dead, we take a deep dive into Alfred Hitchcock’s groundbreaking 1960 classic, Psycho. We revisit our first-time experiences with the film, discuss its production backstory, and marvel at Hitchcock’s lean, suspense-driven style. Together, we explore Psycho's pivotal place in horror history, analyzing its impact and revolutionary cinematography. We unpack central themes of guilt, duality, and repression, and reflect on the performances, especially Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates. From the infamous shower scene to birds (and bird metaphors!), plus our original songs inspired by the movie, we celebrate all things Psycho and share why this film still mesmerizes us 65 years later.

0:00:00 Intro: Distribution, Reception & Ratings

0:34:15 Story Time: Production & Filmmakers

0:57:00 Story Time: Characters 

1:17:48 Story Time: Murder Mayhem & Themes

1:43:30 Vibe Check

2:02:10 Open Mic Night

2:12:25 Losing Light