Psycho Analysis: Motifs in Darkness

A look at some of the black and white visual motifs in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece, Psycho.

Disclaimers: I am not a film scholar and am presenting only my own observations, for what they're worth. While I hope some may find my insights interesting, I do not claim they are definitive or exhaustive.

This is intended for viewers who are familiar with the film. For those concerned about spoilers, I welcome you to planet earth, with my apologies.

All clips taken from Psycho plus promotional stills. This video was made for the purpose of film appreciation/criticism and I believe these contents fall under fair use IP laws.

Please excuse the logo imposed in the upper right-hand corner of the image, as I had to obtain a copy posted by Indo-Overseas Films, and wanted to cover their watermark.



Thanks to Margarita G from Is This Just Fantasy, who's excellent video on Psycho inspired me to make my own. You can find it here:    • Understanding Psycho: The Uncanny