The classic Alfred Hitchcock film “Psycho” was made and first released in 1960.

Quick Scoop

  • “Psycho” is a 1960 American horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on Robert Bloch’s 1959 novel of the same name.
  • Its initial release was on June 16, 1960, at the DeMille Theatre and the Baronet Theatre in New York City.

In other words, when people talk about the famous black‑and‑white “Psycho” with the shower scene and Norman Bates, they mean the 1960 movie, not the later remakes or other unrelated films that share the title.

TL;DR: The “Psycho” you are asking about was made and released in 1960.

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