Anthony Perkins in Psycho (1960).
This striking still captures Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, the deeply troubled proprietor of the Bates Motel in Alfred Hitchcock’s groundbreaking thriller. Perkins’ chilling yet sympathetic performance blurs the line between innocence and insanity, making Norman Bates one of cinema’s most unforgettable characters. Hitchcock’s masterful direction and Perkins’ nuanced acting helped redefine psychological horror, influencing generations of filmmakers to come.
