When Psycho was released in 1960, it quickly became of the most memorable and notorious films in cinema history. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and based on a book by Robert Bloche, the movie proved to be a huge success upon its release. The movie initially follows Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) as she flees town with money she stole from her employer, which inadvertently leads her to the Bates Motel. Here she encounters the infamous Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), and ultimately her death at the hands of “mother”. From there, the story slowly unravels as other characters attempt to locate Marion, and end up revealed Norman’s true nature in the process. The movie proved to be so outstanding and innovative that it helped to revolutionize the film industry. Given the
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Since the two movies were filmed nearly forty years apart, it is only natural that each direct would utilize entirely different casts. As a result, characters like Sam Loomis and Lila Crane take on completely different characteristics and personalities between the two films. For example, in the original Sam Loomis (John Gavin) is portrayed as a divorcee, who is down on his luck, but sincere about his relationship with Marion Crane (Janet Leigh). Yet, when he is played by Viggo Mortensen in the 1998 remake, his personality suddenly becomes that of a playboy, and almost like he has no interest in a long term relationship with Marion (Anne Heche). Then, when Vera Miles plays Lila Crane, viewers see a very prim, proper, and well put together lady. When Julianne Moore plays Lila in the remake, Lila suddenly becomes brash, assertive, and less concerned with outward appearances. While Sam and Lila may be some of the more extreme examples, the differences between Norman Bates and Marion Crane prove to be far more impactful on the overall feel of each
Since the two movies were filmed nearly forty years apart, it is only natural that each direct would utilize entirely different casts. As a result, characters like Sam Loomis and Lila Crane take on completely different characteristics and personalities between the two films. For example, in the original Sam Loomis (John Gavin) is portrayed as a divorcee, who is down on his luck, but sincere about his relationship with Marion Crane (Janet Leigh). Yet, when he is played by Viggo Mortensen in the 1998 remake, his personality suddenly becomes that of a playboy, and almost like he has no interest in a long term relationship with Marion (Anne Heche). Then, when Vera Miles plays Lila Crane, viewers see a very prim, proper, and well put together lady. When Julianne Moore plays Lila in the remake, Lila suddenly becomes brash, assertive, and less concerned with outward appearances. While Sam and Lila may be some of the more extreme examples, the differences between Norman Bates and Marion Crane prove to be far more impactful on the overall feel of each