Psycho (1960)
This is an original 1960 one sheet poster for Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, one of the most important and influential films in the history of cinema. This poster showcases Janet Leigh in her iconic role as Marion Crane, just moments before one of the most shocking scenes in film history.
Striking in both composition and rarity, this poster is one of the most collectible pieces from the golden age of suspense. With its cracked typography and voyeuristic design, it perfectly mirrors the psychological tension and fractured identity that defines the film. A centrepiece poster for any Hitchcock, horror, or classic cinema collection.
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Cultural Significance and Cinematic Impact
When Psycho premiered in 1960, it redefined what was possible in mainstream American cinema. Hitchcock shattered conventions: he killed off his lead actress halfway through the film, he introduced shocking violence and sexuality to the screen, and he asked—no, demanded—that audiences not be allowed in after the film began. The campaign was revolutionary.
The film’s infamous shower scene, masterfully edited by George Tomasini and scored with Bernard Herrmann’s shrieking strings, became the most analysed and imitated sequence in cinematic history. The psychological complexity of Norman Bates, portrayed chillingly by Anthony Perkins, helped move horror away from monsters and into the human mind.
Psycho influenced an entire generation of filmmakers—from Brian De Palma to David Fincher—and laid the groundwork for the slasher genre, paving the way for films like Halloween, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs.
More than a thriller, Psycho was a cultural event that broke taboos and expectations. It proved that fear could be elegant, that horror could be art, and that even the most traditional audiences could be shocked into a new cinematic language.
- Year: 1960
- Nationality: United States
- Condition: Folded-as-issued
- Type: Original US One Sheet
- Size: 27 X 41 Inches
- Product Code: T5999
