Hitchcock

"Behind every Psycho is a great woman."

Dec 14 2012 PG-13 1h 38m
Biography, Drama, Romance

Following his great success with "North by Northwest," director Alfred Hitchcock makes a daring choice for his next project: an adaptation of Robert Bloch's novel "Psycho." When the studio refuses to back the picture, Hitchcock decides to pay for it himself in exchange for a percentage of the profits. His wife, Alma Reville, has serious reservations about the film but supports him nonetheless. Still, the production strains the couple's marriage.

Plot

In 1959, Sir Alfred Hitchcock (Sir Anthony Hopkins) and his wife, Alma Reville (Dame Helen Mirren), are at the top of their creative game as filmmakers amidst disquieting insinuations about it being time to retire. To recapture his youth's artistic daring, Sir Alfred decides his next movie will adapt the lurid horror novel, "Psycho", over everyone's misgivings. Unfortunately, as Sir Alfred self-finances and labors on this movie, Alma finally loses patience with his roving eye and controlling habits with his actresses. When an ambitious friend lures her to collaborate on a work of their own, the resulting marital tension colors Sir Alfred's work, even as the novel's inspiration haunts his dreams.

Written by

John J. McLaughlin, Stephen Rebello

Directed by

Sacha Gervasi

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The Montecito Picture Company, Cold Spring Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 29 nominations total

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6.8 out of 10
Metascore
55
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