The Psycho Legacy (Video 2010)

The cast and crew of all four Psycho films recall their time working on the influential horror series as today's masters of horror reminisce on what the movies stirred in them.

Director:

Robert V. Galluzzo

Writer:

Robert V. Galluzzo

Stars:

Jason Allentoff, Sharen Camille, Clint Carney

Cast

Credited cast:
Jason Allentoff	...	Himself
Sharen Camille	...	Herself
Clint Carney	...	Himself
Mike Cucinotta	...	Himself
Juliette Cummins	...	Herself
Paul Ehlers	...	Narration
Jeff Fahey	...	Himself
Richard Franklin	...	Himself (archive footage)
Robert V. Galluzzo	...	Himself
Lee Garlington	...	Herself
Cynthia Garris	...	Herself
Mick Garris	...	Himself
Michael Gingold	...	Himself
Stuart Gordon	...	Himself
Adam Green	...	Himself

Storyline

This documentary is a collection of interviews with various producers, actors and directors connected with the Psycho franchise. All give appropriate credit to the original Psycho for setting the stage of modern slasher films, with only limited information on other aspects of film's originality. Most of the documentary is spent discussing the three subsequent sequels, which produced diminishing returns with respect to quality.

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Plot Keywords:

1960s | actor | interview | producer | director | 

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Taglines:

The ultimate retrospective on the most influential horror series of all time!

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 October 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Psycho Legacy: 50 Years of Norman Bates

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Icons Of Fright Productions, Masimedia

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Richard Franklin was originally slated to be interviewed in this documentary, but unfortunately died before said interview could be filmed.

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Quotes

Kurt Paul: Tony lived for his wife and his sons. And he gave a hundred percent, he was honest to his craft, he never lied to anyone. I was there in his last breath, I was there and I was blessed. There will never be another Tony, never. I would never pretend to be him, he was just a great man.

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Connections

References Vertigo (1958)

User Reviews

Nice look the PSYCHO sequels

It seems every major horror franchise is getting the documentary treatment and this one covers the PSYCHO films. Well, I should say the PSYCHO sequels as the first film is covered just briefly. A lot of major players are assembled to give their thoughts on PSYCHO II-IV and each sequel gets about 25 minutes of coverage. PII - obviously missing are the thoughts from Anthony Perkins and Richard Franklin (their brief thoughts on it are archive footage), but there is also no Meg Tilly (she can't be that busy). Screenwriter Tom Holland reveals the relationship between Tilly and Perkins went sour during production, so maybe that is why? PIII - we get most of the major cast (Jeff Fahey sporting a GRIZZLY ADAMS beard) and they all talk about Perkins' professionalism as the director. PIV - director Mick Garris, Olivia Hussey and Henry Thomas are all interviewed. Garris mentions how Perkins was very difficult to work with, thinking he probably wanted that gig. In addition to the filmmakers, you get lots of talking heads, mostly horror filmmakers (thankfully, no Eli Roth to embarrass himself with some PSYCHO goof). I wish the makers had been a bit more thorough though as they don't talk about Bloch's sequel novels at all or mention the TV pilot BATES MOTEL starring Bud Cort. Sure, it is awful but it is part of the history and an interesting footnote.