Movie

Psycho

1960 • R

When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There is no notable LGBTQ+ representation or characters in the film.

Language

mild — Language is mild and period-appropriate, with occasional use of mild expletives but no strong profanity.

Mature Themes

moderate — Themes include crime, mental illness, murder, and psychological trauma; these are explored as central elements of the story.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The movie uses suspense, eerie atmosphere, and psychological horror to create tension and fear, including one well-known shocking scene.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Sexual content is limited mostly to a brief intimate scene implied by kissing and undressing; no explicit sexual activity is shown.

Substance Use

none — There is no depiction or reference to drug or alcohol use in the movie.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film contains scenes of violence including a famous stabbing sequence and some implied threats, but graphic gore is minimal compared to modern standards.