The basis for Alfred Hitchcock's iconic horror film of the same name, Bloch's"Psycho" is back in this all-new edition.
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The basis for Alfred Hitchcock's iconic horror film of the same name, Bloch's"Psycho" is back in this all-new edition.
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Robert Bloch's Psycho captivated a nation when it appeared in 1959. The story was all too real-indeed this classic was inspired by the real-life story of Ed Gein, a psychotic murderer who led a dual life. Alfred Hitchcock too was captivated, and turned the book into one of the most-loved classic films of all time the year after it was released. Norman Bates loves his Mother. She has been dead for the past twenty years, or so people think. Norman knows better though. He has lived with Mother ever since leaving the hospital in the old house up on the hill above the Bates motel. One night Norman spies on a beautiful woman that checks into the hotel as she undresses. Norman can't help but spy on her. Mother is there though. She is there to protect Norman from his filthy thoughts. She is there to protect him with her butcher knife.
Critic Reviews
“"Psychoall came from Robert Bloch's book." -Alfred Hitchcock "Icily terrifying!" -The New York Times "Robert Bloch is one of the all-time masters." -Peter Straub”
""Psycho" all came from Robert Bloch's book." -Alfred Hitchcock
"Icily terrifying!" -"The New York Times"
"Robert Bloch is one of the all-time masters." -Peter Straub
""Psycho" all came from Robert Bloch''s book." -Alfred Hitchcock
"Icily terrifying!" -"The New York Times"
"Robert Bloch is one of the all-time masters." -Peter Straub
About the Author
ROBERT BLOCH (1917-1994) was a horror, suspense, and science fiction writer and screenwriter, best known for the novel "Psycho". Altogether, he wrote over 220 stories collected in over two dozen collections, two dozen novels, screenplays for a dozen movies, and three "Star Trek" episodes. His many awards include the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy awards (including Lifetime Achievement), and five Bram Stoker Awards. His autobiography, Once around the Bloch, was his last major work.
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