“Hitchcock” (2012) starring Anthony Hopkins & Helen Mirren / Z-View
Hitchcock (2012)
Director: Sacha Gervasi
Screenplay: John J. McLaughlin; based on ALFRED HITCHCOCK AND THE MAKING OF PSYCHO by Stephen Rebello
Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston, Toni Collette, Michael Stuhlbarg, Michael Wincott, Jessica Biel, James D’Arcy, Richard Portnow, Kurtwood Smith, Kai Lennox, Tara Summers, Wallace Langham, Paul Schackman, Currie Graham, Spencer Garrett and Ralph Macchio.
Tagline: Behind every Psycho is a great woman.
The Plot…
Alfred Hitchcock coming off the success of North by Northwest is looking for a new project. The studios have offered high profile projects, but Hitch has his sights on adapting Robert Bloch’s novel PSYCHO. The studio is against the idea. Hitch is determined to make the film even if he has to finance it himself.
He does. The studio is offering little support. So Hitchcock risks everything to see the project through.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Hitchcock was nominated for one Academy Award…
- Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling – Howard Berger, Peter Montagna, Martin Samuel
The scenes of Hitchcock’s office on the Paramount lot were shot in Alfred Hitchcock’s actual office!
Michael Wincott is excellent in the role of Ed Gein, the real life murderer that inspired Robert Bloch to write PSYCHO.
Hitchcock (2012) rates 4 of 5 stars.
