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In 1960 Anthony Perkins scared the world with his chilling portrayal of a murderous madman obsessed with his dead mother, catapulting the horror genre into a new realm of possibility. Alfred Hitchcocks original Psycho spawned three sequels and one remake, and the series continues to affect popular culture 50 years later.
The Psycho Legacy follows the indelible filmmaking legacy left by the Psycho movies and unravels the screenwriting, casting and directing of all the movies, examining their undeniable longevity and success. Interweaving ultra-rare and never-before-seen interview footage of Anthony Perkins and dozens of interviews including Robert Loggia, Olivia Hussey, Henry Thomas, Diana Scarwid, Tom Holland, Hilton Green, Mick Garris and many more, The Psycho Legacy is the first documentary to unite and explore decades of Psycho movies in one place, revealing surprises and insights into what is considered the grandfather of modern horror.
The Psycho Legacy follows the indelible filmmaking legacy left by the Psycho movies and unravels the screenwriting, casting and directing of all the movies, examining their undeniable longevity and success. Interweaving ultra-rare and never-before-seen interview footage of Anthony Perkins and dozens of interviews including Robert Loggia, Olivia Hussey, Henry Thomas, Diana Scarwid, Tom Holland, Hilton Green, Mick Garris and many more, The Psycho Legacy is the first documentary to unite and explore decades of Psycho movies in one place, revealing surprises and insights into what is considered the grandfather of modern horror.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Carl Manes
Format:DVD
No film in classic Horror is more notorious than Alfred Hitchcock's PSYCHO. Likewise, no set of sequels are more notoriously overlooked, grossly underrated, and sickeningly scorned in their bare-bones video releases than the PSYCHO-sequels. Thankfully, writer/director Robert V. Galluzzo has set out to create the definitive documentary on the series by compiling years of behind-the-scenes photos and press cards with an extraordinary number of interviews, including such esteemed filmmakers as Tom Holland, David Schow, Adam Green, Stuart Gordon, Mick Garris, and countless others (many of whom have been intimately attached to the films). While Galluzzo falls just short of his ultimate goal, THE PSYCHO LEGACY does pull together an excellent assortment of entertaining stories, revealing facts, and reflections on all four entries, many of which have never been shared in the past. Rare footage of the late Anthony Perkins is also integrated into the feature, along with past interviews with co-stars Vera Miles and Janet Leigh. For the most part, the conversations are topical and are spliced together smoothly between interviewees, although the questionable choices in editing and computerized transitions cause minor distractions. In addition to the standard runtime, the Shout Factory! 2-disc release includes over 3-hours of bonus material, featuring Anthony Perkins' unedited panel discussion and footage from a recent PSYCHO cast reunion. THE PSYCHO LEGACY is an essential addition to any fan's collection that finally bridges the gaps left by the Universal releases.
-Carl Manes
I Like Horror Movies
-Carl Manes
I Like Horror Movies
22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By T Man
Format:DVD
Absolute MUST have for real PSYCHO fans! This doc covers EVERYTHING you need to know from PSYCHO I-IV! The detail and interviews are so well done! If you are a fan of PSYCHO III look out! They interviewed EVERYONE! Just when you think they didn't touch on something in the 90min doc, it's in the bonus 3 hours!
It's really just amazing! A very cool Q&A with Anthony Perkins (Norman Bates) himself that was NEVER released before!
Just watch the trailer of this for a taste of what youre in for! Im the BIGGEST PSYCHO FAN and I was completely thrilled! Very re watchable. Just perfect!
It's really just amazing! A very cool Q&A with Anthony Perkins (Norman Bates) himself that was NEVER released before!
Just watch the trailer of this for a taste of what youre in for! Im the BIGGEST PSYCHO FAN and I was completely thrilled! Very re watchable. Just perfect!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A. Estes
Format:DVD
Fifty years ago, Anthony Perkins stabbed and slashed his way into the hearts of audiences in Alfred Hitchcock's classic horror epic, "Psycho." Aside from being a landmark for cinema, "Psycho" is notorious for having quite possibly the most consistent and most respectable set of sequels, a fact often overlooked throughout the years. "The Psycho Legacy," an in-depth documentary from some of the same folks who brought you "His Name Was Jason" and "Halloween: 25 Years of Terror", attempts to shed some light on this fact. By compiling interviews old and new with assorted cast and crew (as well as some long-time fans who have carved their own niche in the horror genre) "The Psycho Legacy" paints a colorful and informative picture of a franchise that deserves more respect beyond the usual praise garnered for its first installment.
The meat and potatoes of the feature-length documentary are broken down into five parts. Opening with a surprisingly brief (and somewhat shallow) piece on Hitchcock's original, the documentary spends equal time on each of the three sequels, wrapping up with thoughts on Norman Bates himself, Anthony Perkins. Incidentally, the documentary skips over the 1998 shot-for-shot remake, which is a bit of a shame as even if the film itself was a futile experiment in cinema, it is still rather note-worthy as a rarity in its own genre. While the bigger names such as Dennis Franz and Meg Tilly don't appear in the documentary, other key players such as Robert Loggia, Jeff Fahey, Olivia Hussey and Henry Thomas appear to be more than happy to show some love and support for their somewhat forgotten roles. Archive footage from Perkins, Janet Leigh, director Richard Franklin and others are intercut with the newer footage, while the documentary itself rejects the typical narration. Really, "The Psycho Legacy" is pretty much just a series of interviews pieced together to tell a story.
Since none of the releases for the three sequels were accompanied by any bonus material, it's quite a treat to finally have some light shed on these severely under-rated films. Those seeking the goods on Hitch's original would do better to look elsewhere, but for the rest of us, this documentary does the series justice. The 2-DVD set is rounded out with hours of deleted and extended material, which is actually just as informative as the main documentary itself, if not moreso. While one can't help but feel like more could have been done with this documentary (such as reaching out to bigger names or covering much more ground) it is a satisfying venture regardless. The bonus material is certainly worth a watch and even if you've seen the films multiple times and have read up on them as much as possible, you'll likely learn something new here. In essence, "The Psycho Legacy" is something us Norman Bates fans can go a little mad for.
The meat and potatoes of the feature-length documentary are broken down into five parts. Opening with a surprisingly brief (and somewhat shallow) piece on Hitchcock's original, the documentary spends equal time on each of the three sequels, wrapping up with thoughts on Norman Bates himself, Anthony Perkins. Incidentally, the documentary skips over the 1998 shot-for-shot remake, which is a bit of a shame as even if the film itself was a futile experiment in cinema, it is still rather note-worthy as a rarity in its own genre. While the bigger names such as Dennis Franz and Meg Tilly don't appear in the documentary, other key players such as Robert Loggia, Jeff Fahey, Olivia Hussey and Henry Thomas appear to be more than happy to show some love and support for their somewhat forgotten roles. Archive footage from Perkins, Janet Leigh, director Richard Franklin and others are intercut with the newer footage, while the documentary itself rejects the typical narration. Really, "The Psycho Legacy" is pretty much just a series of interviews pieced together to tell a story.
Since none of the releases for the three sequels were accompanied by any bonus material, it's quite a treat to finally have some light shed on these severely under-rated films. Those seeking the goods on Hitch's original would do better to look elsewhere, but for the rest of us, this documentary does the series justice. The 2-DVD set is rounded out with hours of deleted and extended material, which is actually just as informative as the main documentary itself, if not moreso. While one can't help but feel like more could have been done with this documentary (such as reaching out to bigger names or covering much more ground) it is a satisfying venture regardless. The bonus material is certainly worth a watch and even if you've seen the films multiple times and have read up on them as much as possible, you'll likely learn something new here. In essence, "The Psycho Legacy" is something us Norman Bates fans can go a little mad for.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great in depth look
If you are a fan of Psycho or both Hitchcock films and Psycho. You will not go wrong purchasing this DVD. It was well worth the time and money.
Published 3 months ago by JT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting Psycho documentary, focuses more on the sequels
Interesting Psycho documentary, focuses more on the sequels, and has a lot of interesting insight and input into what it all means in terms of the legend and story
Published 4 months ago by Sjur03
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Addition to the Psycho Canon
The Psycho Legacy examines Psycho and its sequels (although the Psycho remake and TV Movie Bates Motel weren't included it isn't much of a loss). Read more
Published 7 months ago by MacheteJason
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not as it seems...
The description of this DVD is amazing, sounds like everything you would want in a Psycho documentary, well, it isn't, nor is it anywhere close. Read more
Published 10 months ago by JT
5.0 out of 5 stars
What can I say?
It's a classic and it's Hitchcock at his best. A movie to be enjoyed alone and with friends and family.
Need I say anything else? Not really.
Need I say anything else? Not really.
Published 11 months ago by DeSade
4.0 out of 5 stars
Shame on Universal for not doing this...
Psycho is arguably the greatest horror film ever made, and for my money, the best horror franchise. So, one could imagine the excitement and anticipation I had for Robert... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Robert
2.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely weak compared to other ultimate collections
Psycho Legacy is extremley weak when compared to other Ultimate Collections like Friday the 13th or Halloween. There is no tour of the Bates Mansion or Hotel, just a walk by. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Don Varda
3.0 out of 5 stars
Many Thanks for making this Documentary... wish it could've been...
Firstly I must say that this documentary DVD was a long time coming. I personally love getting to hear 'behind the scenes' stories about classics like this and seeing interviews... Read more
Published on December 30, 2010 by Nelson Wilson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Very Flawed - but Still Worthwhile
Here is a list describing all of the features of this two disc set and what I feel to be the pros and cons of each. Read more
Published on December 22, 2010 by Richard Masloski
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hitch lovers will find it a cut above!
New and vintage interviews {along with countless clips from the franchise} highlight this loving tribute to "The Master of Suspense" and his 1960 masterpiece that started it all. Read more
Published on November 15, 2010 by J. Helsing
