For all the greatness of Sir Alfred Hitchcock, one movie that stands out above his impressive string of films is Psycho. This is where he refined his aesthetics as a filmmaker using psychoanalysis, which in turn redefined on how directors must approach the thriller genre.
The subversive romance leading to the shocking swerve in the middle of the film, the iconic shower scene accompanied by the ominous score, the character of the mentally-battered Norman Bates – I could go on and on about praising the film’s depth, style, and elements, all of which added up to the creation of this cinematic masterpiece. However, I’d prefer the spine-chilling images below rave about the film.

Norman Bates channels his mother’s obsessive persona in silhouette in this blood red poster design.

The struggle between conflicting personalities in the mind of Norman Bates continues in this explicit design exposing Norman’s brain for all to see.

Mysterious, psychotic, and dangerous-hallmarks that distinguish this dark and demented poster over the others.

The bloodletting continues in this minimalist design that expresses the dual personalities within Norman Bates.

The subtle image of the bloodied tub from one of the film’s most memorable scenes screams in this poster design.

The interplay between Norman and Norma’s contrasting character are challenged in the white and red divide of the poster.

The knife in black reveals its dark intentions in the radiance of red of this malevolent poster design.

Lines, sharp edges, and solid colors keep this minimalist interpretation of the film accurate with the film’s killer instinct.

Although words take the place of the knife in this typographic poster, it never dulls its desire to kill.

Drawing images from the bathroom scene, the blood flowing down the drain shrouds and acknowleges the danger presented in the film.

The key to the whole experience of the film-the mystery, suspense, and the thrill-lies in the first room of the Bates Motel.

Ingenious design  with a fair mix of typography and different elements such as the  shower and the knife with blood dripping on its tip.

Comic-style fan poster still comes up with a serious look at Norman Bates and his motel.

Another variation of the film’s shower scene in deadly red colors of this simplified movie poster design.

A vibrant pop art design showing the frightened Mary Crane over a checkered design in light blue and white.

What’s interesting in this deliciously dark graphic art is how Norman’s left hand seem to be stopping him from doing something, again showcasing his psychological struggles.

Vintage poster design lives in this mysterious yet finely-detailed graphic design in slime green and cream.

The tear at the middle of the page with blood dripping from it presents a tug of wars between Norman and Norma Bates.

The cartoonish artwork of the knife in hand and the Bates Motel does surprisingly enhance the integrity of the film.

8-bit awesomeness pervade in this poster interpretation as the unrefined pixels of the design pay tribute to the graphics of yesteryears.

While the worn-down poster stares with its hypnotic crimson eyes, it draws similarities with a similarly dark film: The Crow.

Red, white , and black all over, this poster design takes a stab at the film’s gory elements in an understated manner.

Less is definitely more, especially when seeing this minimalist poster design that captures the film’s intensity through lines and color.

The red beads representing the water from the shower change the complexion of a seemingly innocent graphic art.

A comic-inspired artwork pits the murdered and the victim at opposite sides using eye-catching red and black theme.

Benny Benitez is a Philosophy major who’s making a living as a blogger/web marketer for PrintRunner, an online printing company. He has a profound interest in SEO/SEM and copywriting, as well as print stickers, postcards, and other marketing products. See more of his writing at the PrintRunner Blog.