Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho

By: Stephen Rebello

Narrated by: Richard Powers

Here is a gripping, behind-the-scenes look inside the classic suspense shocker Psycho - and the creative genius who revolutionized filmmaking.

First released in June 1960, Psycho altered the landscape of horror films forever. But just as compelling as the movie itself is the story behind it.

Stephen Rebello brings to life the creation of one of Hollywood’s most iconic films, from the story of Wisconsin murderer Ed Gein, the real-life inspiration for the character of Norman Bates, to Hitchcock’s groundbreaking achievements in cinematography, sound, editing, and promotion. Packed with captivating insights from the film’s stars, writers, and crew members, Hitchcock is a riveting and definitive history of a signature Hitchcock cinematic masterpiece.

Stephen Rebello is a screenwriter and author of several nonfiction books, including Reel Art: Great Posters from the Golden Age of the Silver Screen. He has written feature articles for numerous major publications, and his celebrity interviews have drawn out provocative revelations from countless stars. He is currently a contributing editor at Playboy magazine.

©1990 Stephen Rebello (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Meticulous history...helps the reader comprehend the original shock of the film." (The New York Times Book Review)

"Rebello talked with virtually every surviving participant in the filmmaking. The result is a book that will inform cineastes and indulge Psychomanes." (Washington Post Book World)

"Fascinating." (Newsweek)

Justice

Does justice to what for me was the Myth of Hitchcock the genius.. Very Brilliant

Psycho!!!!!!

Psycho is one of my five favorite films of all time, so it was an absolute treat to listen to the full story of how the film came together. I really enjoyed this!

Behind the scenes

I found the story to be very interesting and well written. There was no tawdriness in the book. Just a straightforward research project on a very famous film. I thought the author did a great job helping non-film buffs understand the various nuances of filmmaking. It truly is behind the scenes and I learned a lot about what goes into making a movie from start to finish.

Well I wouldn’t expect to listen to this book again the narrator did a great job. I am much more interested in seeing the movie at this point. I’m also interested in re-watching Psycho. I have not seen that film in many years but, I enjoy many of our Hitchcock’s other movies such as rear window, north by northwest, and most especially To Catch a Thief.

entertaining movie made from this book

movie highlights hitchcock's relationship w wife Alma and his insatiable desires for finer things- food, booze and blondes

Fantastic insight into a true American classic!

As someone who’s been enamored with Psycho since the age of 12, the insight and behind-the-scenes details provided in this book were incredible. So grateful I gave it a listen!