CAST: Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin
DIRECTOR: Alfred Hitchcock
GENRE: drama, horror, mystery, thriller, suspense
An American classic and probably the best film from the legendary Alfred Hitchcock. Even 50 years later the shower scene remains one of the iconic Hollywood images.
STORY: After embezzling money from her boss, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) goes to a secluded hotel occupied by its disturbed manager, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), and his mother. What she discovers is far more terrifying than being caught by her boss.
GAYNESS: Norman Bates has split personalities in which he crossdresses as his mother to kill. Bates is portrayed by gay actor, Anthony Perkins, although he wasn't out at the time.
