Fantasy Casting: Psycho

In our latest edition of Fantasy Casting, we follow up our previous episode on Psycho with special guest Kyle Brunet by presenting our selections for who we would like to see star in a modern version of the film. Listen as we poach actors from the Spider-man movies, discuss the complications of increasing the story's diversity through casting, and continue the age-old debate of whether the film really needs that psychologist character. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and no Vince Vaughn.

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What modern actor has the range to play Norman Bates? How do you feel about changing about the race and gender of Psycho's characters? Can we ever truly get enough Steven Yuen? Leave a message and keep the conversation going.

Psycho - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our episode on Psycho, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...

Episode 105: Psycho

60 years ago, the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock created a film that would slice its way into the memories of filmgoers everywhere and redefine the horror genre, paving the way for the slasher film as we know it: Psycho. Kyle Brunet joins us again as we discuss the startling impact of this seminal suspense film, explore Hitchcock's techniques to shock and terrify his audience, and note the unusual promotional and marketing gimmicks for the production. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a disdain for shot-for-shot remakes.

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Do you have any motel stay horror stories that will keep us up nights? Have you ever had the chance to visit the Psycho set at Universal Studios? Do you want defend Van Sant's "reimagining"? Leave a message and keep the conversation going.

Movie In-Jokes: Psycho II

One of the fun games when watching movies is to spot references, secret messages and gags that filmmakers, film crews and actors can slip into movies to pay tribute to films they love, have a bit of fun with their previous work, or give the cinematic equivalent of a shout-out. Here's a spotter's guide to these inside jokes.

This time the long shadow of the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, proves impossible to escape as we peek into the dark corners of Richard Franklin's surprisingly good sequel Psycho II.